Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 12th March 2021
Background
Loras understands that your privacy is important and respects how your information is used and shared online. We value the privacy of everyone who visits our site and will only collect and use information in ways that are useful to you and consistent with your rights under the law.
This Privacy Policy applies to all data collected in relation to your use of our site. Please read this carefully. By signing up for an account or placing an order, you agree to this policy. If you do not agree, please stop using our site immediately.
1. Definitions and Interpretation
- Account: An account required to access certain areas or features of our site.
- Cookie: A small text file placed on your device by our site to enable certain features. Details are in section 12.
- Our Site: This website, https://loras.co.uk/
- United Kingdom and EU Cookie Law: Relevant parts of the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003, as amended.
- We/Us/Our: Loras, registered at 19 Loring Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1DZ.
2. Information About Us
Our site, https://loras.co.uk/, is owned and operated by Loras in England. Our VAT number is GB291980368.
3. Scope
This Privacy Policy only applies to your use of https://loras.co.uk/. It does not cover other websites linked from our site. Please review their privacy policies before providing any data.
4. What Data Do We Collect?
We may collect data automatically or when voluntarily submitted, including:
- Name
- Business/Company name
- Contact information (email, telephone)
- Address information (including postcode)
- Financial information (e.g., credit/debit card data via PayPal)
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device details (OS, screen resolution)
- URLs visited and activity on our site
5. How We Use Your Data
- Data is stored securely per GDPR (EU Regulation 2016/679).
- Uses include:
- Managing your account and site access
- Personalising your experience
- Supplying products and services
- Responding to communications
- Sending newsletters or alerts (you can unsubscribe anytime)
- Market research and feedback collection
- Managing your account and site access
- We may use your data for marketing with your consent.
- Processing will only occur under lawful bases, including consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, or legitimate interests.
6. Data Storage
- Data is stored only as long as necessary and within the European Economic Area (EEA).
- Security measures include physical, electronic and managerial safeguards.
- Internet transmission is not 100% secure; please take precautions when sending data.
7. Sharing Your Data
- We do not share data within our group.
- Third-party services may process your data for: payment, delivery, analytics, advertising, and personalisation. Partners include PayPal, Royal Mail, FedEx, Google, Facebook, Vimeo, Drip, Bing, and Convert5.
- Data may be anonymised and shared with investors or partners.
- Legal obligations may require sharing personal data.
8. Business Changes
If our business is sold or merged, relevant user data may be transferred to the new owner, who will use it under this Privacy Policy. Users will be notified and given options to withhold or delete data.
9. Controlling Your Data
- You may restrict our use of your data, unsubscribe from communications, and sign up for TPS, CTPS, or MPS preference services.
- Browser settings allow control over cookies (see section 12).
10. Withholding or Withdrawing Data
- You can use our site without providing data, but some features may be unavailable.
- Consent can be withdrawn anytime by contacting us (section 16).
11. Accessing Your Data
You may request a copy of your personal data via privacy@loras.co.uk or using our contact details below.
12. Cookies
- Our site uses first-party and third-party cookies for functionality, analytics, personalisation, and advertising.
- First-party cookies include language preferences, session state, persistent cart, currency, and GDPR consent.
- Third-party cookies may include Google, Facebook, Vimeo, Drip, Bing, and Convert5 tracking cookies.
- Browser settings allow you to enable/disable or delete cookies.
13. GDPR Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access, delete, or correct your data
- Object to processing
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Complain to a supervisory authority
- Challenge automated decision-making and profiling
14. Automated Decision-Making
You have rights to challenge automated decisions or profiling under GDPR. Currently, no automated decisions or profiling occur.
15. Contacting the Regulator
If unsatisfied with how your data is handled, contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
- Phone: 0303 123 1113
- Online: www.ico.org.uk/concerns
16. Contacting Us
For questions about privacy, email privacy@loras.co.uk, call 07703 765470, or write to 19 Loring Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1DZ.
17. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on https://loras.co.uk/, and continued use of the site constitutes acceptance.
Additional Sections
- Comments: IP address and browser info collected to prevent spam.
- Media: Avoid uploading images with embedded location data.
- Embedded Content: Third-party content may collect data and use cookies.
- User Data: Registered users can view, edit, or delete personal info.
- Retention: Comments and metadata retained indefinitely.
© Loras 2025. All Rights Reserved
Website: https://loras.co.uk
Email: info@loras.co.uk
Phone: +44 7703 765470
Address: 19 Loring Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1DZ