PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 06/08/2025
Last Updated: 06/08/2025

This Privacy Policy describes how [Your Business Name] ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects the personal data of visitors and customers on our website [insert your domain name], in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.



1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our website or purchase from us:

Personal Information:

Full name

Billing and shipping address

Email address

Phone number

Date of birth (for age verification)

Payment details (handled securely via our payment processors)

Automatically Collected Information:

IP address

Browser type and version

Device type and operating system

Pages visited and time spent on our website

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

Process and fulfill your orders

Carry out age verification checks

Provide customer support

Send order updates or marketing communications (if consented)

Improve our website and services

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

Contractual necessity – to fulfill your purchase

Legal obligation – to comply with UK knife laws

Legitimate interests – to improve our business operations

Consent – for optional marketing communications

4. Age Verification

We are legally required to restrict the sale of knives and other bladed products to individuals aged 18 and over.

We collect and manually review the billing party’s date of birth before dispatch. We reserve the right to cancel and refund orders that fail verification.

All age-restricted deliveries are sent using an age-verified delivery service.

5. Sharing Your Information

We only share your data when necessary, including with:

Our payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

Delivery partners (for age verification on delivery)

Legal authorities if required by law

We never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

6. Data Retention

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

Complete your order

Maintain legal and tax records

Demonstrate legal compliance with age-restricted sales

When no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you

Correct any inaccurate or outdated information

Request deletion of your data (where lawful)

Object to or restrict processing of your data

File a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)


To exercise your rights, contact us at:
[bassethoundblades@gmail.com]

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve user experience

Analyse website traffic

Remember your preferences


By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies. You can adjust cookie settings in your browser at any time.

9. Third-Party Services

Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which may collect and process your data as part of their services.

You can read their privacy policy here:
https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

Email: bassethoundblades@gmail.com

Age Verification and Order Rejection policy

To comply with UK law regarding the sale of bladed items, Basset Hound Blades CYF has a strict age verification process.

When purchasing a knife or any other age-restricted item from our website:

You must complete an age verification form before adding the product to your cart.

The name and date of birth provided on this form must match the billing details used at checkout.

We reserve the right to manually review all orders involving age-restricted products.


If the information provided does not match the billing information — or we cannot verify that the purchaser is 18 years or older — we reserve the right to reject and refund the order in full.

This policy is in place to ensure we meet our legal obligations under the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 and to prevent the sale of knives to individuals under 18 years of age.

All deliveries will be fulfilled using Royal Mail First Class with Age Verification. This service requires that a person of legal age is present at the delivery address and is able to provide valid photographic proof of age. If no suitable recipient is available, the item will be returned to the delivery office and redelivery or collection will be arranged in line with Royal Mail’s policy.