Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer. Last updated January 2025
Salt Tablet Direct (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website www.salttabletdirect.com (“Website”) and purchase our products.
We process your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data about you:
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Identity Data: name, title.
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Contact Data: billing address, delivery address, email address, phone number.
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Transaction Data: details of payments made and products purchased.
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and website usage data (via cookies and analytics).
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Marketing Preferences: your choices regarding receiving marketing communications from us.
2. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data in the following ways:
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When you purchase products from our Website.
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When you create an account or subscribe to our newsletter.
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When you contact us by email, phone, or through our Website.
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Through cookies and analytics when you browse our Website.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
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Process and deliver your orders.
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Manage payments and refunds.
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Communicate with you about your order.
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Provide customer support.
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Send marketing communications (if you have consented).
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Improve our Website and services.
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Comply with legal obligations (e.g., accounting, tax).
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal data:
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Contract – to process and fulfil your orders.
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Legal obligation – to comply with tax, accounting, and consumer protection laws.
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Consent – for marketing communications (you can withdraw consent at any time).
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Legitimate interests – to improve our services and prevent fraud.
5. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with:
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Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
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Delivery and courier services (e.g., Royal Mail, DPD).
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IT and website hosting providers.
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Professional advisors (e.g., accountants, legal advisors).
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Regulators or law enforcement where required by law.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
6. International Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside the UK, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) or other legally recognised mechanisms.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:
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Fulfil your order.
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Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Typically, transaction data is kept for 6 years in line with UK tax law.
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights under UK data protection law:
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Right to access your personal data.
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Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Right to request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
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Right to restrict processing.
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Right to data portability.
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Right to object to processing (including direct marketing).
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Right to withdraw consent at any time (where consent was given).
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. Cookies
Our Website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and personalise content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy].
10. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Salt Tablet Direct
[Your Business Address]
Email: sales@salttabletdirect.com
Phone: [your phone number]
12. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, please contact us first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk or call 0303 123 1113.
Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Salt Tablet Direct (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.salttabletdirect.com (“Website”).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
(a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
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Essential for the operation of our Website.
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Enable core functionality such as shopping cart, secure checkout, and login.
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Cannot be switched off in our systems.
(b) Performance / Analytics Cookies
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Help us understand how visitors use our Website.
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Collect information such as which pages are visited most often.
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Used to improve Website performance.
(c) Functionality Cookies
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Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region).
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Provide enhanced, more personalised features.
(d) Targeting / Advertising Cookies
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May be set through our Website by advertising partners.
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Used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.
3. Cookies We Use
Below are examples of the cookies we may use:
Cookie TypeNamePurposeExpiry
Strictly Necessarywoocommerce_cart_hash, woocommerce_items_in_cartManage shopping cartSession
Performance_ga, _gid (Google Analytics)Website usage statistics1–2 years
Functionalitywp-settings-Remember user preferences1 year
Advertisingfr (Facebook Pixel)Deliver targeted advertising3 months
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third parties, such as:
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Google Analytics – to analyse website traffic and improve performance.
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Payment providers (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) – to process secure payments.
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Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook Pixel) – to enable ad tracking.
These third parties may use the information collected via cookies for their own purposes.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through:
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Cookie Banner: When you first visit our Website, you will be asked to accept or manage your cookie preferences.
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Browser Settings: You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
For guidance, visit:
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: