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Privacy Policy

Last updated, May 2025

 

At The Smoking Gunn, your privacy matters. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

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Who We Are
The Smoking Gunn is owned and operated by James Gunn. This privacy policy applies to your use of www.the-smoking-gunn.com.

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What Data We Collect
We collect personal data when you interact with our website—for example, when you:

  • Make a booking

  • Submit an enquiry

  • Sign up for email newsletters

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This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Payment information (processed via Wix Payments)

  • Any other details you choose to share

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We also collect anonymised browsing data, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Referral source (e.g. from a search engine)

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Why We Collect Your Data
We use your data to:

  • Process bookings and secure payments

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Send newsletters and marketing updates (if you’ve opted in)

  • Improve your experience on our site

  • Analyse traffic and usage patterns

  • Legal Basis for Processing

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We only process your data when we have a lawful reason to do so. This includes:

  • Fulfilling a contract (e.g. booking an event)

  • Your consent (e.g. signing up to receive newsletters)

  • Legal obligations (e.g. record-keeping for tax purposes)

  • Legitimate interests (e.g. improving our services)

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How We Store and Share Your Data
Your personal data is stored securely within Wix’s encrypted systems.

Payments are processed via Wix Payments, which is fully GDPR-compliant. We do not store or see your card details.

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We use Wix Email Marketing to send newsletters and updates to users who have opted in.

We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your data with trusted third parties solely for operational reasons (e.g. Wix’s secure platform services).

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Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose, including legal or accounting obligations. Typically:

  • Booking/enquiry data: retained for up to 6 years for business and tax records

  • Email newsletter data: retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion

  • International Data Transfers

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As we use Wix—whose servers may be located outside the UK or EU—your data may be transferred internationally. Wix uses safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure your data remains protected and compliant with UK GDPR.

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Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time (for example, unsubscribe from marketing emails)

  • To exercise any of your rights, email us at: thesmokinggunn@outlook.com. We will respond within one month.

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Cookies
We use cookies to:

  • Improve website performance and functionality

  • Remember your preferences

  • Analyse how visitors use the site

  • Some cookies may be set by third parties (e.g. Google Analytics).

  • You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. 

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Children's Data
Our services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under this age without parental consent.

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Questions or Concerns?
If you have any concerns about how we handle your data, please contact:

thesmokinggunn@outlook.com

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