Privacy Policy

At Emporio Belfast, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and transparently.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are
This website is owned and operated by:

Emporio Belfast

2-6 Lislea Avenue, Belfast, BT9 7HQ Northern Ireland, UK

Email: belfastemporio@gmail.com
Phone: +44 (0) 28 9066 3132

We are a fashion boutique based in Belfast and use this website to showcase our collections and services.

2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:

Your name and email address (if you contact us or subscribe to our mailing list)
Your mobile phone number
Messages you send via our contact forms or email
Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing behaviour (via cookies and analytics tools)

3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:

Respond to enquiries or messages submitted via our website
Send occasional marketing emails, if you have opted in
Monitor and improve website performance using analytics tools
Support future marketing campaigns, including Google Ads and Meta Ads

We only use your data when there is a legal basis to do so.

4. Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help us understand how the site is being used and to improve your browsing experience.

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies – Required for basic site functionality.
Performance Cookies – Used for analytics (e.g. Google Analytics) to track site usage.
Marketing Cookies – May be used for advertising campaigns via platforms such as Google and Meta in future.

You can manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time via your browser settings or our cookie banner.

5. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your data only:

With service providers (e.g. IT support or email marketing platforms) who assist in delivering our services.
When required by law (e.g. legal proceedings or investigations).
With third-party service providers who are required to handle your data in compliance with data protection laws.

6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

Customer records: Retained for up to 6 years to comply with legal and tax obligations.
Website analytics data: Retained for 12 months to monitor website performance.

After these periods, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure – Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
Restriction – Limit how we use your data.
Data portability – Receive your data in a commonly used format.
Objection – Object to data processing for legitimate interests or marketing.
Withdraw consent – You can withdraw your consent to marketing at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us and we will respond within 30 days.

8. How We Protect Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organisational steps to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse, including:

Encrypted data transmission (e.g. SSL encryption for the website)
Secure storage of personal data
Regular security updates and monitoring of our systems

9. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting any personal data.

10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please get in touch:

Emporio Belfast

2-6 Lislea Avenue, Belfast, BT9 7HQ Northern Ireland, UK

Email: belfastemporio@gmail.com
Phone: +44 (0) 28 9066 3132

Last updated: August 2025