Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 30 May 2025
Website: https://www.antiquedealer.co.uk
Contact Email: contact@antiquedealer.co.uk / support@antiquedealer.co.uk

1. Who We Are

We are AntiqueDealer.co.uk, a UK-based online marketplace connecting antique dealers with customers. We respect your privacy and protect your data under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data We Collect

We collect:

• Account data: name, email, address, phone number

• Transaction data: items bought/sold, payment info

• Technical data: IP address, browser info, cookies

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide our services

• Manage user accounts

• Process payments and withdrawals via Stripe, PayPal, or bank transfer

• Detect fraud and ensure security

• Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Data

We only share your data when necessary to provide our services, including:

• Payment providers such as Stripe, PayPal, and banks (for processing payments and payouts)

• Email service providers (to send platform updates and notifications)

• Legal or regulatory authorities, when required by UK law

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Enable basic site functions

• Improve user experience

• Analyse website traffic

You can manage cookie preferences via the site banner.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Object to processing

• Port your data to another provider

To exercise your rights, contact: support@antiquedealer.co.uk

7. Data Retention

We retain user data:

• As long as your account is active

• For legal/tax obligations (up to 7 years)

8. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy and will notify users of significant changes via email or on-site notice.

10. Complaints

You have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk if you believe your data rights have been violated.

Thank you for using AntiqueDealer.co.uk.