Last updated: 28 January 2026

Introduction

Fashion Times UK ("Fashion Times", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you access or use fashiontimes.co.uk (the "Website") and any related services that link to this policy.

By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data we collect:

  • When you visit or browse the Website
  • When you contact us or submit forms
  • When you interact with features such as comments or other user-generated content (where enabled)
  • Through cookies and similar technologies
  • Through email or electronic communications between you and Fashion Times UK

This policy does not apply to third-party websites linked from our Website.

Personal Data We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal data that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any information you submit via contact forms, comments, or correspondence

You are responsible for ensuring that any information you provide is accurate and lawful.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages
  • Referring URLs

This data is generally aggregated and used for analytical and operational purposes.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve Website functionality
  • Understand how users interact with our content
  • Analyse traffic and usage patterns

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.

Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

How We Use Your Personal Data

We may use your personal data to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Website
  • Respond to enquiries or communications
  • Monitor and analyse Website usage
  • Ensure Website security and prevent misuse
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We only process personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so, including consent, legitimate interests, or legal obligations.

Sharing of Personal Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share personal data only in limited circumstances, including:

  • With service providers who support Website operations (e.g. hosting, analytics), subject to confidentiality obligations
  • Where required by law, regulation, or legal process
  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of Fashion Times UK or others

Any third parties we work with are required to process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

User-Generated Content

Where the Website allows public interaction (such as comments), any information you choose to publish may be publicly accessible. We are not responsible for personal data you voluntarily disclose in public areas of the Website.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Any transmission of personal data is at your own risk.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed or stored outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

If you are located in the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access – to request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to rectification – to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to erasure – to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
  • Right to restrict processing – to limit how we use your data
  • Right to data portability – to receive your data in a structured format
  • Right to object – to certain types of processing, including direct marketing
  • Right to withdraw consent – where processing is based on consent

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)if you believe your data has been mishandled.

Children's Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact us via the Contact Us page.