Privacy Policy
This privacy policy outlines the approach of The Dart Co regarding the collection, use, and protection of personal information provided by users on our website. At The Dart Co, we are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy. Whenever you are prompted to provide information that can identify you while navigating our website, rest assured it will be handled in strict accordance with this privacy declaration. The Dart Co reserves the right to modify this policy occasionally by updating this document. We encourage you to review this page periodically to ensure you are content with any adjustments.
Information Collection
Here is what we may gather:
- Your name
- Contact details, including your email address
- Demographic data such as postcode, preferences, and interests
- Additional details relevant to customer surveys and promotions
For a detailed list of the cookies we utilize, please refer to the "List of cookies we collect" section.
Usage of Collected Information
The information we collect is essential for us to understand your needs and deliver superior service, specifically for:
- Keeping internal records.
- Enhancing our products and offerings.
- Sending promotional emails periodically about new products, special deals, or other information we believe you may find appealing, using the email address you've provided.
- Contacting you occasionally for market research purposes via email, phone, fax, or mail.
- Customizing the website according to your interests.
Security
We are committed to ensuring the security of your information. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have implemented appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial measures to safeguard and secure the data we collect online.
Cookie Usage
A cookie is a small file requesting permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added, and the cookie assists in analyzing web traffic or informs you when you visit a specific site. Cookies enable web applications to respond to you personally by tailoring their operations to your preferences, based on the information they gather about your likes and dislikes.
We utilize traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used, aiding us in analyzing data about webpage traffic and improving our website to cater to customer needs. This analysis is purely for statistical purposes, and the data is subsequently removed from the system.
Cookies, by and large, help us provide you with a more effective website by allowing us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. Importantly, cookies do not allow us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us. You can opt to accept or decline cookies. Declining cookies may hinder your ability to fully experience the website.
External Links
Our website may feature links to external sites of interest. However, once you utilize these links to exit our site, note that we do not control these external websites. Thus, we cannot be held responsible for the protection and privacy of any information you provide while visiting such sites, as they are not governed by this privacy statement. We advise caution and recommend reviewing the privacy policy of the website in question.
Controlling Your Personal Information
You have options to limit the use or collection of your personal information in the following ways:
- When asked to fill out a form on the website, you can select the option indicating you do not want your information to be used for direct marketing purposes.
- If you have previously consented to us using your personal information for direct marketing, you can retract your consent at any time by contacting us at sales@thedartco.com.
We will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties without your consent or unless required by law. With your permission, we may use your personal information to send promotional information about third parties we think you may find interesting.
You have the right to request details of the personal information we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. For such requests, a small fee may apply. If you wish to receive a copy of the information held on you, please write to The Dart Co info@thedartco.com .
Should you believe that any information we hold on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible at the aforementioned address. We will promptly correct any inaccuracies.
List of cookies we collect
The table below lists the cookies we collect and what information they store.
COOKIE NAME | COOKIE DESCRIPTION |
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CART | The association with your shopping cart. |
CATEGORY_INFO | Stores the category info on the page, that allows to display pages more quickly. |
COMPARE | The items that you have in the Compare Products list. |
CURRENCY | Your preferred currency |
CUSTOMER | An encrypted version of your customer id with the store. |
CUSTOMER_AUTH | An indicator if you are currently logged into the store. |
CUSTOMER_INFO | An encrypted version of the customer group you belong to. |
CUSTOMER_SEGMENT_IDS | Stores the Customer Segment ID |
EXTERNAL_NO_CACHE | A flag, which indicates whether caching is disabled or not. |
FRONTEND | You sesssion ID on the server. |
GUEST-VIEW | Allows guests to edit their orders. |
CLAST_CATEGORY | The last category you visited. |
LAST_PRODUCT | The most recent product you have viewed. |
NEWMESSAGE | Indicates whether a new message has been received. |
NO_CACHE | Indicates whether it is allowed to use cache. |
PERSISTENT_SHOPPING_CART | A link to information about your cart and viewing history if you have asked the site. |
POLL | The ID of any polls you have recently voted in. |
POLLN | Information on what polls you have voted on. |
RECENTLYCOMPARED | The items that you have recently compared. |
STF | Information on products you have emailed to friends. |
STORE | The store view or language you have selected. |
USER_ALLOWED_SAVE_COOKIE | Indicates whether a customer allowed to use cookies. |
VIEWED_PRODUCT_IDS | The products that you have recently viewed. |
WISHLIST | An encrypted list of products added to your Wishlist. |
WISHLIST_CNT | The number of items in your Wishlist. |