Effective Date: 07/07/2025
Last Updated: 07/07/2025

At The Power Shed, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit https://thepowershed.co.uk and make purchases from our store.

1. Who We Are

The Power Shed
Email: info@thepowershed.co.uk
We are a UK-based retailer specialising in portable solar generators, clean power solutions, and battery storage products.

2. What Data We Collect

When you visit our site or make a purchase, we may collect the following information:

a. Personal Information

  • Name

  • Billing and shipping addresses

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Payment details (processed securely via third-party payment processors)

b. Technical Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Operating system

  • Device type

  • Referral source

  • Pages visited and time spent on our site

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for site functionality, order processing, and analytics (via tools like Google Analytics). You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Process and fulfill orders

  • Send order confirmations and updates

  • Communicate with you about our services

  • Respond to customer service queries

  • Maintain and improve our website

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

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

  • Contractual necessity – to fulfill your order and provide customer service

  • Legal obligation – to comply with accounting and tax laws

  • Legitimate interests – to improve services and protect our business

  • Consent – for marketing emails (if subscribed)

5. Sharing Your Data

We share your data only with trusted third parties necessary for running our business, including:

  • WooCommerce (store platform)

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Shipping partners

  • Email marketing services (only with your consent)

  • Website analytics providers

All third parties are contractually required to process your data securely and in accordance with data protection laws.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Order records: up to 7 years (for tax and accounting)

  • Marketing: until you unsubscribe

  • Analytics: up to 26 months (Google default)

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (where applicable)

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent (for marketing)

  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at info@thepowershed.co.uk.

8. Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data. Payment information is encrypted and handled only by secure third-party providers.

9. International Transfers

We primarily store and process data in the UK. If any third parties transfer your data outside the UK, they are required to implement appropriate safeguards (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses).

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website, with the date of the most recent revision.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact us at:

Email: info@thepowershed.co.uk
Website: https://thepowershed.co.uk