Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 15 May 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Watch The Time (“we”, “our”, “us”).

We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and applicable data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit watchthetime.co.uk.

Please take a moment to read the following policy that explains how we collect, use, disclose and transfer the personal information that you provide to us on our websites, mobile applications and other digital platforms, together referred to as the “Platforms”, when you visit a Watch The Time shop, contact Watch The Time by telephone, or when you interact with us over social media platforms.

It also explains how we collect information using cookies and related technologies when you use our Platforms.

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

  • Email: watchthetime2@outlook.com
  • Company Name: Watch The Time
  • Address: 87b Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8QQ

2. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

Information You Provide Directly

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Billing or shipping address
  • Account login details
  • Messages submitted through contact forms

Information Collected Automatically

When you use our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Referral URLs
  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on pages
  • Date/time of visits

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, analytics, security, and marketing.

For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

Purpose Legal Basis
Providing services Contract
Responding to inquiries Legitimate interests
Website analytics Consent
Marketing emails Consent
Fraud prevention and security Legitimate interests
Legal obligations Legal obligation

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain our website and services
  • Process transactions
  • Respond to support requests
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Send newsletters or marketing communications where consent is given
  • Detect fraud, abuse, or security issues
  • Comply with legal obligations

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:

  • Hosting providers
  • Payment processors
  • Analytics providers
  • Email delivery services
  • Customer support tools
  • Legal or regulatory authorities where required

Examples may include:

  • Google Analytics
  • Stripe
  • Cloudflare

All third-party processors are required to protect your data and process it lawfully.

6. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA).

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA)
  • EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Transfers to countries with adequacy decisions

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services
  • Fulfil legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and legal requirements.

8. Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

UK users can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

To exercise your rights, contact us at: watchthetime2@outlook.com

9. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Enable website functionality
  • Remember preferences
  • Analyse traffic
  • Personalise content and advertising

Where legally required, we obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies.

Users can manage cookie preferences through our cookie banner or browser settings.

10. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:

  • Encryption
  • Access controls
  • Secure hosting
  • HTTPS/TLS
  • Monitoring and security procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, or applicable local digital consent age, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact:

Watch The Time
87b Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8QQ
watchthetime2@outlook.com