Privacy Policy

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Last updated: 12/01/2026

At The Chip Thief, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, place an order, or contact us.

Business name: The Chip Thief
Location: 2, Warren Road, Dawlish Warren, Devon, UK
Contact email: archie@thechipthief.co.uk

For the purposes of data protection law, The Chip Thief is the “data controller”.

We may collect the following information:

• Name
   
• Email address
   
• Phone number
   
• Delivery or billing address
   
• Order details and preferences
   
• Payment-related information (processed securely by third-party providers – we do not store card details)
   
• Any information you provide when contacting us
   

We may also collect limited technical information such as:

• IP address
   
• Browser type
   
• Pages visited on our website
   

We use your personal data to:

• Process and fulfil orders
   
• Communicate with you about your order or enquiry
   
• Provide customer support
   
• Improve our website and services
   
• Meet legal or regulatory obligations
   

We only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do so under UK GDPR.

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share your information with:

• Payment processors
   
• Online ordering or delivery platforms
   
• Website or IT service providers
   

These third parties are only given the information necessary to perform their services and are required to keep your data secure.

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

Your data is stored securely and only retained for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or to meet legal requirements.

Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve functionality
   
• Analyse website traffic
   
• Enhance user experience
   

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you
   
• Request correction of inaccurate data
   
• Request deletion of your data
   
• Object to or restrict how we use your data
   
• Withdraw consent where applicable
   

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

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

The Chip Thief
Email: archie@thechipthief.co.uk