Privacy Policy

Last updated: 18/06/2026

Who We Are

This website is operated by Hop Tops.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: hop-tops@outlook.com


What Information We Collect

When you place an order through our website, we may collect:

  • Your name

  • Billing address

  • Shipping address

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Details of products purchased

  • Information necessary to process payments

  • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and website usage data

We do not offer customer accounts and do not store passwords.


How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

  • Place an order

  • Contact us by email or through our website

  • Browse our website

  • Consent to receive marketing communications

We also receive certain information automatically through cookies and similar technologies.


How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Process and fulfil your orders

  • Deliver products to you

  • Communicate regarding your order

  • Provide customer support

  • Maintain website security and prevent fraud

  • Comply with legal and tax obligations

  • Improve our website and services

  • Send marketing communications where you have consented to receive them


Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal information on the following legal bases:

  • Performance of a contract (to fulfil your order)

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Our legitimate interests in operating and improving our business

  • Your consent, where required for marketing communications and certain cookies


Payments

Payments made through our website are processed by secure third-party payment providers. We do not store full payment card details on our own systems.


Shipping and Order Fulfilment

To deliver your orders, we may share your name, address, and contact information with shipping carriers, postal services, and fulfilment partners where necessary.


Squarespace

Our website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace may collect and process certain personal information and technical data on our behalf to provide website hosting, security, analytics, and ecommerce services.

For more information, please refer to Squarespace’s privacy documentation.


International Sales and Data Transfers

We sell products worldwide. As a result, your personal information may be processed or transferred outside the United Kingdom where necessary to complete your order or provide website services.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.


Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure the website functions properly

  • Remember your preferences

  • Analyse website traffic and performance

  • Support marketing activities where applicable

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some website features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.


How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil orders

  • Provide customer support

  • Meet legal, tax, and accounting requirements

  • Resolve disputes and enforce our rights

Order-related information may be retained for several years where required by law.


Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Restrict or object to certain processing

  • Request transfer of your personal information

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details above.

If you are located in the UK and believe your data protection rights have been breached, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).


Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.


Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.


Contact

For any privacy-related enquiries, please contact:

Hop Tops
hop-tops@outlook.com