Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 2025
Last Updated: November 2025
Vaper Kart (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://vaperkart.co.uk (“the Service”).
Please read this policy carefully. By using our Service, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.
1. Compliance
Vaper Kart complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) 2018 and all applicable UK data protection laws.
We are transparent about how your information is collected and used, and we ensure your data is handled securely and lawfully.
2. Information We Collect
When you interact with our Service, we may collect and process the following information:
Personal Data
• Full Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Date of Birth
• Billing & Shipping Address
• Payment Details (processed securely – no sensitive card data is stored)
• Account Information (username, password, preferences)
Age Verification Data
As we sell age-restricted products, we use an age verification pop-up and account verification to confirm users are over 18. Information provided for verification may include your name, date of birth, and contact details.
Usage Data
Automatically collected data when you access our website, including:
• IP Address
• Browser Type and Version
• Device Information
• Referring Website URLs
• Date and Time of Access
• Pages Visited and Time Spent
Anonymous Analytics Data
We collect anonymous analytical data to understand user behaviour and improve our services.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect data in the following ways:
• When you register an account on our website.
• When you complete a purchase or checkout.
• When you sign up for newsletters or marketing updates.
• Through cookies and analytics tools.
• When you contact us via email or forms.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
• Provide, manage, and improve our website and services.
• Process and fulfil your orders.
• Verify your age and account details.
• Communicate with you about orders, updates, and promotions.
• Improve customer experience and website performance.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Prevent fraud and unauthorized transactions.
• Conduct internal analytics and performance monitoring.
We may also use non-identifiable information for research, marketing, and advertising purposes.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
Order and account information may be stored for legal or accounting purposes.
Anonymous analytics data may be retained indefinitely.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience.
Types of cookies we use:
• Strictly Necessary Cookies – essential for website operation.
• Performance Cookies – analyse how visitors use the site.
• Functionality Cookies – remember user preferences.
• Targeting Cookies – used for personalized advertising.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
7. Third-Party Sharing
We may share your data with trusted third parties for limited, lawful purposes:
• Payment processors – To process orders and refunds.
• Age verification services – To verify eligibility for restricted products.
• Analytics and advertising providers – For performance and marketing insights.
• Hosting and IT support providers – To operate and maintain our website.
All third parties are contractually required to keep your data secure and only use it for specified purposes. We never sell your personal data.
8. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
All transactions are processed through secure servers and encrypted connections (SSL).
However, no online platform is completely secure. You access and use our site at your own risk.
9. Do Not Track
Our site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals from browsers.
10. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
If you are a UK or EU resident, you have the following rights under data protection laws:
• Right to access the data we hold about you.
• Right to request correction of inaccurate information.
• Right to request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).
• Right to restrict or object to processing.
• Right to data portability.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@vaperkart.co.uk.
We will respond to all legitimate requests within one month, as required by law.
11. Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred and stored outside the UK (e.g., in the EU or the United States) where our service providers operate.
We ensure all transfers comply with the UK GDPR’s data protection standards.
12. Minors
Our website and services are strictly for individuals aged 18 years and older.
We do not knowingly collect or store information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has provided personal data, please contact us immediately.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our business practices.
The updated version will always be available on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
📧 info@vaperkart.co.uk
🌐 https://vaperkart.co.uk