PRIVACY POLICY
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Marking The Wild
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Last updated: 5 Dec 2025
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This Privacy Policy describes how **Mark Croasdale**, trading as **Marking The Wild**, (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores and protects your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
We comply with the **UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)**, the **Data Protection Act 2018**, and the **Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)**.
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If you have any questions, you can contact us at:
**[contact@markcroasdale.com](mailto:contact@markcroasdale.com)**
**44 Tulworth Road, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1BL, United Kingdom**
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# 1. Personal Data We Collect
Information you provide directly
* Name
* Email address
* Postal/billing address
* Payment details (processed securely through third parties)
* Comments and user-generated content
* Contact form submissions
* Uploaded images or files
* Newsletter sign-up information
* Purchase history
Information collected automatically
* IP address
* Device information
* Browser type
* Cookies and similar technologies
* Website usage data
* Location data (approximate)
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# 2. How We Collect Personal Data
We collect information through:
* Website forms (contact form, checkout, comments, newsletter signup)
* Wix Members Area
* Checkout & Orders
* Wix Gift Cards
* Comments app
* Cookies, analytics and automated tracking (including Usercentrics)
* Payment processing tools
* Email communication (via Gmail integration)
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# 3. Why We Collect Your Data (Lawful Bases)
Performance of a Contract
To:
* Process and fulfil orders
* Manage your account or membership
* Communicate about purchases or customer support
Consent
When you:
* Sign up for newsletters
* Accept cookies via the Usercentrics banner
* Leave comments or upload content
You may withdraw consent at any time.
Legitimate Interests
To:
* Improve website performance and user experience
* Prevent fraud
* Protect our platform from misuse
* Understand website traffic and engagement
Legal Obligation
To:
* Comply with tax, accounting and regulatory requirements
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# 4. Third Parties Who Process Your Data
Your data may be processed by the following services:
Wix (Website Hosting + Platform Services)
Includes:
* Wix Members Area
* Checkout & Orders
* Wix Gift Cards
* Comments system
* Site analytics
* Security monitoring
Usercentrics for Wix
Manages cookie consent and tracks user preferences.
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Payment Processors
* Wix Payments / Stripe / PayPal (as applicable)
These providers process payment information securely and do not share full card details with us.
Gmail
Used for email communication.
Vacation Mode
May temporarily store customer preferences relating to shop availability.
Delivery Services
* Royal Mail
* Other couriers (as required by shipping)
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# 5. Cookies
We use cookies to:
* Enable essential website functionality
* Remember preferences
* Analyse website performance
* Support checkout and membership
* Provide marketing insights
You can manage preferences or withdraw consent via the **Usercentrics Cookie Banner**.
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# 6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We use standard UK GDPR-compliant retention periods:
* Order information: **6 years**
* Customer accounts: **Until you delete your account**
* Newsletter data: **Until you unsubscribe**
* Comments: **Until removed**
* Analytics/cookies: **As per Usercentrics settings**
* Contact messages: **Up to 24 months**
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# 7. International Transfers
Your data may be transferred to:
* The EU
* Countries where Wix servers or third-party processors operate
Transfers follow UK-approved safeguards (SCCs, adequacy decisions, provider compliance measures).
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# 8. How We Protect Your Data
We implement:
* SSL encryption
* Secure servers via Wix
* Access controls
* Regular monitoring
* Limited data access
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# 9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
* Access your data
* Correct inaccuracies
* Delete your data
* Restrict processing
* Object to processing
* Withdraw consent
* Data portability
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Contact: contact[@]markcroasdale.com
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You may also complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office: [https://www.ico.org.uk](https://www.ico.org.uk).
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# 10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is accessible to all ages but not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
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# 11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
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# 12. Contact Us
Mark Croasdale
Trading as Marking The Wild
Email: contact[@]markcroasdale.com
Address: 44 Tulworth Road, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1BL