Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12 May 2026

Welcome to The Thrifty Edit. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you use our website, purchase products, submit styling questionnaires or interact with us online.

1. Who We Are

The Thrifty Edit is a UK-based secondhand and sustainable fashion business offering curated vintage clothing, styling boxes and styling services.

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Email: [your email address]

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Personal Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Postal/shipping address

  • Billing address

  • Phone number

  • Payment details (processed securely through third-party payment providers)

Styling & Preference Information

To provide personalised styling boxes and recommendations, we may also collect:

  • Clothing sizes

  • Style preferences

  • Inspiration images

  • Likes and dislikes

  • Fit preferences

  • Occasion information

  • Social media handles (if voluntarily provided)

Technical Information

When you use our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Cookies and website usage data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and fulfil orders

  • Deliver styling services and curated boxes

  • Communicate with you about your order

  • Respond to enquiries and customer service requests

  • Improve our website, products and services

  • Send marketing emails (only where you have opted in)

  • Prevent fraud or misuse of our services

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your data:

  • Contractual necessity — to fulfil your orders and provide services

  • Consent — for marketing communications or optional information

  • Legitimate interests — to improve our services and protect our business

  • Legal obligations — where required by law

5. Payment Information

We do not store or have direct access to your full payment details.

Payments are securely processed through trusted third-party payment providers.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share your information with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

  • Payment providers

  • Delivery and shipping companies

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Analytics providers

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services.

7. Data Retention

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

  • Fulfil orders and services

  • Meet legal, tax and accounting obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Maintain business records

8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

  • Request a copy of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [your email address].

9. Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or marketing emails, you may opt out at any time by:

  • Clicking the unsubscribe link in emails

  • Contacting us directly

10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand website traffic.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website and social media may contain links to third-party websites or platforms, including Instagram, TikTok and payment providers.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.

12. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, misuse or disclosure.

However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.

13. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.

15. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

The Thrifty Edit
Email: hello@thethriftyedit.co.uk