Data privacy is of high importance for BLACK SAND LABS and we want to be open and transparent with our processing of your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect and use your personal data. It also describes your rights and how you can apply them. It is important that you read and understand the privacy policy and feel safe in our processing of your personal data. You are always welcome to contact us for any questions.

WHO IS THE CONTROLLER OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

BLACK SAND LABS LTD is the controller of the personal data you submit to us and is responsible for your personal data under applicable data protection law.

Address: 86-90, Paul Street, London, England, EC2A 4NE

Company registration number: 14929269

Why we use your personal data?

We will use your personal data to manage your purchase online at blacksandlabs.co.uk by processing your orders and returns via our online services and send you notifications of delivery status or in the event of any problems with the delivery of your items.

We will use your personal data to manage your payments.

We will also use your data in order to handle complaints for products.

We will also use your data to send promotional emails, news, and updates from our company. You can unsubscribe to these emails at any time.

What types of personal data do we handle?

When you place an order, we collect the following information:

• Name, address, hone number and e-mail, payment details, order information, IP address and information about your use of blacksandlabs.co.uk website

If you create an account, we also process your personal data associated with the account, such as:

• Account or member ID, e-mail address and shopping history

Who can we share your personal information with?

Data processors. In cases where it is necessary for us to offer our services, we share your personal data with companies that are data processors. A data processor is a company that processes the information on our behalf and according to our instructions. We have data processors who help us with:

1. IT services (companies that handle the necessary operations, technical support and maintenance of our IT solutions).

Independent supervisory authorities. We also share your personal information with some companies that are Independent supervisory authorities. This means that we are not controlling how, the information submitted to the company, will be treated. Independent supervisory authorities with whom we share your personal data are:

1. Government agencies (police, tax authorities or other authorities) if we are required to do so by law or in suspicion of crime.

2. Companies dealing with general freight transport (logistics companies and freight forwarders).

3. Businesses offering payment solutions (card-insolvent companies, banks and other payment service providers).

When your personal data is shared with a company that is an independent supervisory authority, it applies to the company’s privacy policy and personal data management.

How long do we save your data?

BLACK SAND LABS will save your personal data as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which the data is processed. The length of storage period depends on the purpose for which the data is processed. In addition, BLACK SAND LABS may save the data longer if necessary to determine, defend or enforce legal claims, such as in case of a dispute. We regularly delete personal data that is no longer necessary to save.

• For customers with an account, we will retain your personal data for 36 months after your last purchase.

• For customers who shop without a registered account, we will retain your personal data for 6 months after your last purchase.

• In the case of customer service matters, we process and save personal information until the matter has been terminated.

Cookies and how it is used

Cookies are a small text file consisting of letters and numbers sent from our web server and stored on your browser or device. At blacksandlabs.co.uk we use cookies. Examples of Cookies we use:

1) Session cookies (a temporary cookie that expires when you close your browser or device).
2) First-party cookies (cookies that are set by the website you visit).
3) Third-party cookies (cookies set by a third-party website). These are primarily used for Google services (such as Google Analytics and Google Ads ) and Facebook Services (such as Facebook and Instagram Ads).

You can easily erase cookies from your computer or mobile device using your browser. You can choose to disable cookies, or choose among other settings. Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, you will not be able to take advantage of all our features.

What are your rights?

Right of access by the data subject: You are entitled to request information about the personal data we have about you at any time. Please use the Contact Us page.

Right to dataportability: Each time BLACK SAND LABS handles your personal data in an automated manner, according to your consent/agreement, you have the right to receive a copy of your data in a structured, plain and readable format transferred to you or another party. This includes only the personal data you have given us.

Right to rectification: You are entitled to request correction of your personal data if they are incorrect, including the right to supplement incomplete personal data. If you have registered an account on blacksandlabs.co.uk, you can edit your personal data by logging in on your account.

Right to erasure: You are entitled to delete any personal data processed by BLACK SAND LABS at any time, except for the following situations.

• You have an ongoing case with customer service

• You have an ongoing order that has not yet been sent

• If you have made purchases, we save your personal data in connection with the transaction for accounting purposes

If you wish to erase personal data please send an e-mail to: info@blacksandlabs.co.uk

Right to restriction of processing: You are entitled to require BLACK SAND LABS to limit the handling of your personal data in the following circumstances:

• If you claim that your personal data is incorrect, BLACK SAND LABS must limit all handling of this information while investigating whether the personal data are accurate

• If the processing of personal data is in violation of the law, you can oppose the removal of personal data and request a limitation of the use of your personal data

• If BLACK SAND LABS no longer needs your personal data but it is required to defend your claim

Right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority: If you believe that BLACK SAND LABS is processing your personal data in an incorrect manner, please contact us. You are also entitled to file a complaint with a regulatory authority.

Updates to our Privacy Policy:

We may need to update our privacy policy. The latest version of our privacy policy is always available on our site.

The privacy policy was last updated: 12.12.2023

Changes in terms & conditions

BLACK SAND LABS INC reserves the right to make changes to these Terms at any time. Any changes to these Terms will be published on the Site. Changes apply from 30 days after the last dated updated text. BLACK SAND LABS INC recommends that you keep yourself updated on the Site regularly to be aware of any changes to the Terms.