Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st June 2025
Company Name: UAP MAPS LTD
Registered Address: Unit A 82 James Carter Road, Mildenhall, IP28 7DE
Company Number: 16270403
Contact Email: hello[at]uapmaps[dot]com

1. Who We Are

We are UAP MAPS LTD, a UK-registered company that sells posters and artwork online. We are the data controller of your personal data under UK GDPR.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect and process the following data when you use our website:

  • Identity Data: Name, email address, billing/shipping address, and phone number
  • Transaction Data: Payment details (processed securely via third-party providers)
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs
  • Usage Data: How you use our website (pages visited, time spent)
  • Marketing Data: Your preferences for receiving marketing

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data to:

  • Fulfil and deliver your orders
  • Process payments securely
  • Respond to customer service enquiries
  • Send order updates
  • Improve website performance and customer experience
  • Send marketing emails (only if you opt in)

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Contractual necessity (to fulfil your order)
  • Consent (for marketing emails)
  • Legitimate interests (site analytics and improvements)
  • Legal obligation (e.g. for tax/accounting compliance)

5. Sharing Your Data

We only share your data with trusted third parties:

  • Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
  • Delivery services (e.g. courier)
  • Website hosting and analytics (e.g. Google Analytics)
    We never sell your data.

6. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary:

  • Order data: 6 years (for tax/legal purposes)
  • Email preferences: until you unsubscribe
  • Analytics data: anonymised and retained per provider settings

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct your data
  • Request deletion
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)

To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@uapmaps.com.

8. Cookies

We use cookies for site functionality, analytics, and marketing. You can manage your cookie preferences via our cookie banner or browser settings. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

9. Data Security

We use HTTPS, secure servers, and limit access to your personal data. Payment details are encrypted and handled by third-party PCI-DSS compliant providers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

 

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 1st June 2025
Company Name: UAP MAPS LTD
Website: www.uapmaps.com

This Cookie Policy explains how UAP MAPS LTD (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and collect information for analytics and marketing purposes.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

 Type Purpose
Strictly Necessary Cookies Essential for core site functions (e.g. shopping cart, login, checkout). Cannot be disabled.
Performance/Analytics Cookies Help us understand how visitors use our website. Data is anonymised.
Functional Cookies Enhance features like remembering preferences and location.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies Track browsing to deliver relevant ads. Used only with your consent.


3. Cookies We Use (Example)

 Cookie Name Purpose Expiry Provider
_ga Used to distinguish unique users for Google Analytics tracking 2 years Google
_gid Google Analytics session ID 1 day Google
cookieConsent Stores user cookie preferences 1 year uapmaps.com
_shopify_s Tracks a user’s session for Shopify analytics 30 minutes Shopify
_shopify_y Stores information for Shopify analytics about the user (e.g. returning visits) 1 year Shopify


4. How to Control Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies in several ways:

  • Via our Cookie Consent Banner – shown on your first visit
  • Browser Settings – most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies
  • Opt-out Tools – e.g. Google’s opt-out tool for Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow trusted third parties to set cookies for analytics, social media, or advertising. These providers include (but are not limited to):

  • Google Analytics
  • Facebook Pixel
  • Mailchimp (if used for email marketing)

Each third party is responsible for its own cookie and privacy practices.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy to reflect legal changes or updates to our cookie use. Revisions will be posted here with a new effective date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or how we use cookies, contact: hello[at]uapmaps[dot]com