Privacy policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: Thu 5 Feb, 2026

GHENES (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates this website and online store (the “Services”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit, interact with, or make a purchase from our website, or otherwise communicate with us.

GHENES is powered by Shopify, which provides us with the e-commerce platform that enables us to sell our products and services to you.

By accessing or using any part of the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.


Personal Information We Collect

When we use the term “personal information”, we mean information that identifies, relates to, or can reasonably be linked to you. This may include:

Information you provide directly

  • Name

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Account login details

  • Order details and purchase history

  • Communications with us (e.g. customer support messages)

Information collected automatically

  • IP address

  • Device and browser information

  • Cookies and similar technologies

  • Pages viewed and interactions with the website

Payment information

Payments are processed securely by third-party payment providers. We do not store full payment card details.


How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information:

  • Directly from you when you place an order, create an account, sign up for email or SMS updates, or contact us

  • Automatically through cookies and similar technologies when you browse our website

  • From service providers that help us operate our business (e.g. payment processors, shipping providers, analytics tools)


How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your personal information to:

Provide and improve our Services

  • Process orders, payments, returns, and exchanges

  • Deliver products and manage shipping

  • Create and manage customer accounts

  • Personalise your shopping experience

Marketing and communications

  • Send emails and SMS messages about product drops, updates, and promotions (where you have opted in)

  • Display relevant advertisements across platforms

Security and legal purposes

  • Prevent fraud and unauthorised access

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Enforce our Terms of Service


Sharing Your Personal Information

We may share your personal information with trusted third parties, including:

  • Shopify, which hosts our store and processes data on our behalf

  • Payment processors and financial institutions

  • Shipping and fulfilment partners

  • Marketing and analytics providers

  • Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

We do not sell your personal information.


Relationship With Shopify

Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc. Shopify processes personal information to provide and improve its services. Information you submit may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own.

You can learn more about Shopify’s privacy practices here:
https://privacy.shopify.com


Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable core website functionality

  • Analyse traffic and performance

  • Improve user experience

  • Support marketing efforts

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.


Your Rights (UK & EU)

If you are located in the UK or European Economic Area, you have rights under data protection laws, including:

  • The right to access your personal information

  • The right to correct inaccurate information

  • The right to request deletion of your data

  • The right to restrict or object to processing

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time

  • The right to data portability

You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the details below.


Marketing Preferences

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.
You may opt out of SMS marketing by replying STOP to any message.

Transactional messages related to orders may still be sent.


Children’s Data

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.


Data Retention & Security

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil orders

  • Provide Services

  • Comply with legal obligations

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no system is completely secure.


International Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred and processed outside the UK or EEA. Where this occurs, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.


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.


Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: info@ghenes.com

For data protection purposes, GHENES is the data controller of your personal information.