Privacy Notice

1. Data Security

All transactions on thelinuxshop.co.uk are protected by SSL encryption to prevent unauthorized access to your order information. To verify security:

• Check for a closed padlock or unbroken key icon in your browsers address bar during checkout.
• Ensure the URL begins with https:// (not http://).

Note: Older browsers/firewalls may block secure connections. If SSL fails, we strongly advise against manually switching to http:// for checkout due to security risks.

2. Cookies & Session Tracking

• Shopping Cart: We use cookies or URL-encoded session strings to track your cart. Disabling cookies may limit functionality.
• Analytics: Non-identifiable visitor data is collected via Google Analytics. We do not track personal identities or allow Google to do so.

3. Newsletter Preferences

You may opt in/out of our newsletter during checkout or account creation. To manage subscriptions:

• Unsubscribe: Click "Unsubscribe here" at the footer of any newsletter.
• Update Details: Email us via Contact Us with "NEWSLETTER UPDATE" in the subject line.

4. Your Personal Data Rights

Access & Corrections

• View/edit data via My Account.
• Request deletions or corrections by emailing us via the Contact Us page.

Third-Party Data

Payment data (e.g., PayPal/Nochex) is governed by their privacy policies. Contact them directly for updates/removal:

• PayPal: Privacy Policy
• Nochex: Privacy Policy

5. Visitor Data Collection

• We use Google Analytics to analyze anonymized traffic patterns. No personal identification occurs.
• Any future collection of identifiable data will be explicitly stated at point of collection.

6. Data Retention

We retain order data for 3 years to comply with tax/legal obligations. Newsletter data is deleted upon unsubscription.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

• Right to access, correct, or delete your data
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

To exercise these rights, contact us via our Contact Us page. Responses provided within 72 hours.

8. Contact Us

For privacy concerns or data requests, email us via our Contact Us page.

Policy Updates

We may update this notice periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.