Privacy Policy
Modern Vintage Watches
Effective Date: 15th March 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Modern Vintage Watches ("we," "our," "us"). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.modernvintagewatches.com/ .

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other relevant privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Identity Data – Name, contact details (email, phone number, postal address).
  • Transaction Data – Details of purchases made via our website.
  • Technical Data – IP address, browser type, device information.
  • Usage Data – Information about how you use our website.
  • Marketing & Communication Data – Preferences in receiving marketing communications.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data when you:

  • Place an order via our website.
  • Contact us via email or a contact form.
  • Subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Interact with our website through cookies and tracking technologies.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Process and fulfil orders.
  • Respond to inquiries and customer support requests.
  • Send marketing and promotional materials (if you have opted in).
  • Improve our website and services.
  • Prevent fraudulent transactions.

5. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We process personal data based on:

  • Contractual necessity – To fulfil purchases and provide requested services.
  • Legitimate interests – To improve services and prevent fraud.
  • Legal compliance – Where required by law.
  • Consent – When you have given explicit permission (e.g., for marketing communications).

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., payment processors, delivery services).
  • Legal authorities (if required by law).
  • Third-party analytics providers to monitor website performance.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • For legal or regulatory requirements – e.g., tax or transaction records.
  • For business operations – e.g., customer service history.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Correction – Amend incorrect or incomplete data.
  • Erasure – Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
  • Objection – Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Data Portability – Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
  • Withdraw Consent – Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@modernvintagewatches.com

9. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic. By using our site, you consent to cookie usage unless you disable them in your browser settings. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy].

10. Security Measures

We implement technical and organisational security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Modern Vintage Watches

Birdsmill House

Broxburn, West Lothian

EH52 5PB, United Kingdom


Email: info@modernvintagewatches.com