Privacy & Data Policy

REKLINE Privacy, Data Security & Cookie Policy

This policy applies to all REKLINE customers, showroom visitors, affiliates, and online users.

πŸ” 1. Our Commitment to Privacy

REKLINE is committed to protecting your personal information, privacy rights, and online safety. We collect only what is necessary to:

  • Process your orders
  • Protect our systems
  • Comply with UK law
  • Serve you better

🧾 2. What Data We Collect

  • Full name, delivery/billing address, email, phone number
  • ID or proof of address (for finance or trade)
  • Payment method (processed securely via Stripe, Klarna, SNAP, DivideBuy)
  • Purchase and support history
  • Photos/videos in showroom or during delivery (with consent)
  • IP address, device data, and cookie preferences
  • Fingerprint unlock data (for smart products)
  • Marketing consent (email/SMS)
  • Reviews, UGC, and influencer content you submit

βš–οΈ 3. Legal Grounds for Use

  • Contractual obligation β€” fulfilling your order
  • Legitimate interest β€” fraud prevention, marketing, service improvement
  • Legal compliance β€” HMRC, ICO, police requests
  • Consent β€” for marketing, cookies, or media use

🌍 4. Who We Share Data With

  • Shopify, Klaviyo, Trustpilot, Gorgias, Zendesk (CRM & support)
  • Google, Meta, TikTok (ads & analytics, anonymised where possible)
  • Finance providers: Klarna, SNAP Finance, DivideBuy
  • Verified staff in UK, UAE, Morocco, and China with role-based access
  • Legal authorities for fraud or abuse cases

We never sell your data.

πŸ›‘ 5. Media Use & Permission

We may capture video or photos during delivery, installation, or showroom visits for:

  • Marketing (if you consent)
  • Fraud prevention & training
  • Brand protection

By allowing your image or review to be published, you grant REKLINE usage rights unless withdrawn in writing.

🧠 6. Artificial Intelligence & CCTV

  • AI may be used to detect fraud, review authenticity, or assist support
  • Showrooms and facilities are monitored by CCTV 24/7
  • CCTV footage may be stored up to 12 months or shared with authorities

🧠 7. Biometric Smart Devices

  • Fingerprint data is encrypted and stored locally (not in cloud)
  • You are responsible for safe access control
  • Misuse of biometric access is your responsibility

πŸ’» 8. Cookies & Tracking

  • Remember your preferences
  • Track site usage and conversions (Google/Facebook pixels)
  • Personalise your shopping experience

Types of cookies: Strictly Necessary, Performance/Analytics, Marketing/Retargeting.

πŸ“² 9. Marketing, SMS & Opt-In

  • We only send email/SMS offers if you opt-in
  • Unsubscribing is instant and always respected
  • We may use public reviews (e.g. Trustpilot) in ads with attribution

πŸ”’ 10. Data Security Measures

  • AES-256 encryption for storage
  • Role-based access control with audits
  • Regular penetration testing & monitoring
  • Secure backups with failover

πŸ›‘οΈ 11. Account Safety & Fraud Risk

  • You are responsible for keeping login details secure
  • We are not liable for phishing or impersonation attacks
  • Suspicious activity may trigger fraud alerts or account suspension

⚠️ 12. Fraud Detection & Legal Recourse

  • We track IPs, devices, and behaviour to detect fraud
  • Evidence is stored for legal/civil claims if required
  • Fraud can lead to service refusal, warranty void, and financial recovery

πŸ“ 13. Your Rights

  • Access or correct your data
  • Request deletion unless legally required to retain
  • Request data in portable format
  • Withdraw marketing consent anytime
  • File complaints with the UK ICO

πŸ›‘ 14. Data Breach Protocol

  • ICO notified within 72 hours
  • Affected users will be contacted directly
  • All audit logs and backups secured and reviewed

πŸ—“οΈ 15. Retention Timelines

  • Purchase & delivery history: 6 years (HMRC)
  • Media consent & footage: 24 months or until withdrawn
  • CCTV recordings: Up to 12 months
  • Support messages: 3 years from last contact

πŸ“¬ 16. Contact Us

Data Controller: REKLINE LTD
Email: privacy@rekline.co.uk
ICO Registration Number: [Insert]
Registered Office: [Insert Address]

This policy may update without prior notice. Latest version always available at rekline.co.uk/privacy.