Privacy Policy

Business Name: Muscleworks Ltd

Effected Date 01-08-2025

Website: www.muscleworksgym.co.uk www.mwgymapparel.co.uk

1. Who We Are

Muscleworks Gym Ltd is a UK-based online clothing retailer. For the purposes of data protection law, we are the “data controller” of the information you provide to us.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Identity Data – name, username, date of birth
- Contact Data – email address, phone number, billing/shipping address
- Transaction Data – purchase history, payment details (securely processed by third-party providers)
- Technical Data – IP address, browser type, device type, time zone, cookies
- Marketing Preferences – your preferences in receiving marketing from us

We do not store full payment card details. All payments are processed securely by trusted third-party payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:
- Process and deliver your orders
- Communicate with you about your orders or account
- Respond to customer service requests
- Send you relevant marketing (if you have opted in)
- Improve our website performance and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
- Contractual necessity – to fulfil your purchase or service request
- Consent – where you’ve opted into marketing
- Legal obligation – to comply with the law (e.g., tax purposes)
- Legitimate interests – to operate our business and improve services

5. How We Share Your Data

We only share your data with trusted third parties, including:
- Payment providers (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)
- Delivery couriers
- Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)
- IT and website hosting services

These providers process your data only to perform their services and under strict confidentiality agreements.

6. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may operate outside the UK or EEA. In such cases, we ensure your data is protected using:
- UK adequacy regulations
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK or EU
- Other legal safeguards as required by law

7. Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have rights including:
- Access to your data
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restriction or objection to processing
- Data portability
- Withdrawal of consent (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact us at sales@muscleworksgym.co.uk

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and personalize your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more, see our [Cookie Policy].

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, or as required by law (e.g., tax regulations).

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. While no method is 100% secure, we strive to use commercially acceptable means to safeguard your data.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so please review their policies separately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website with the “Effective Date” noted above.