{"id":3,"date":"2022-01-14T00:43:47","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T00:43:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tantratech.net\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-03-16T22:07:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T22:07:10","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tantratech.net\/index.php\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- Start of Privacy Policy Block --><\/p>\n<div class=\"privacy-document\">\n<p><strong>Effective Date:<\/strong>\u00a0 04-03-26<\/p>\n<h4>1. Data Controller<\/h4>\n<p>This website is operated by Meditation Matters trading as\u00a0 TantraTech (\u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d, \u201cour\u201d).<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re a UK-based business operating within the framework of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.<\/p>\n<p>We are the Data Controller- which means we are responsible for looking after your data properly and securely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Email:\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>privacy@tantratech.net<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>2. Our Philosophy on Privacy<\/h4>\n<p>We take your data seriously \u2014 but we don\u2019t believe in intimidating or obscuring.<\/p>\n<p>Confidentiality is of utmost importance. You\u2019re trusting us when you visit, place an order or engage in any or all of our services. And we respect that.<\/p>\n<p>We collect only what is needed.<br \/>\nWe use it responsibly.<br \/>\nWe don\u2019t sell it.<br \/>\nWe don\u2019t play games with it.<\/p>\n<p>In this digital trade relationship, you come first.<\/p>\n<h4>3. What We Collect (Nothing Weird, We Promise)<\/h4>\n<p>When you use our website, we may collect:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details you give us<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Name<\/li>\n<li>Billing and delivery address<\/li>\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n<li>Phone number<\/li>\n<li>Order details<\/li>\n<li>Messages you send us<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Details collected automatically<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>IP address<\/li>\n<li>Browser\/device information<\/li>\n<li>Pages visited<\/li>\n<li>Cookie data<\/li>\n<li>Payment details are processed securely by trusted third-party providers. We never store full card information ourselves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>4. Why We Use Your Information<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Process and deliver your order<\/li>\n<li>Keep you updated about your purchase<\/li>\n<li>Respond to enquiries<\/li>\n<li>Meet legal and tax requirements<\/li>\n<li>Prevent fraud and protect our business<\/li>\n<li>Improve how the website works<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No profiling.<br \/>\nNo hidden decision-making.<br \/>\nNo surprises.<\/p>\n<h4>5. The Legal Bit (Short and Clear)<\/h4>\n<p>Under UK GDPR, we process your data because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s necessary to fulfil your order<\/li>\n<li>We have legal obligations (like accounting, Data Protection laws and ensuring it does not fall into the wrong hands like Big Data collectors that sell your data for money)<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s in our legitimate interest to run and protect our business and legitimate trading activity.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ve given consent with caveats that your data is protected (for example, marketing emails \u2014 which you can opt out of anytime).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>6. Who We Share Information With<\/h4>\n<p>Only where necessary. And only with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Payment processors<\/li>\n<li>Delivery and courier services<\/li>\n<li>Website hosting and technical providers<\/li>\n<li>Professional advisers if legally required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They are expected to handle your data properly and securely.<br \/>\nWe never sell your data. Ever.<\/p>\n<h4>7. Security &amp; Realism<\/h4>\n<p>We use appropriate security measures such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SSL encryption<\/li>\n<li>Secure hosting<\/li>\n<li>Restricted administrative access<\/li>\n<li>Ongoing monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That said \u2014 the internet isn\u2019t a locked vault. No online system can guarantee absolute security.<br \/>\nBut we do take reasonable, responsible steps to protect your information and act quickly if anything ever needs attention.<\/p>\n<p>Your trust matters more than shortcuts.<\/p>\n<h4>8. How Long We Keep Data<\/h4>\n<p>We only keep personal data for as long as necessary:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Transaction records: typically up to 6 years (UK tax law requirement)<\/li>\n<li>Enquiries: only as long as reasonably needed<\/li>\n<li>Marketing: until you unsubscribe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can request deletion where legally permissible.<\/p>\n<h4>9. Your Rights (You\u2019re in Control)<\/h4>\n<p>Under UK law, you have the right to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access your personal data<\/li>\n<li>Correct inaccurate data<\/li>\n<li>Request deletion<\/li>\n<li>Restrict or object to processing<\/li>\n<li>Withdraw consent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To exercise your rights, email:<br \/>\nprivacy@tantratech.net<\/p>\n<p>You can also contact the UK Information Commissioner\u2019s Office (ICO):<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ico.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ico.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>10. Cookies (The Helpful Kind)<\/h4>\n<p>We use cookies to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make the website function properly<\/li>\n<li>Remember your cart<\/li>\n<li>Support currency selection<\/li>\n<li>Understand how visitors use the site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can control cookies through your browser settings.<\/p>\n<h4>11. Updates<\/h4>\n<p>Revisions to policy are published here with the effective date listed above.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- End of Privacy Policy Block --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Effective Date:\u00a0 04-03-26 1. Data Controller This website is operated by Meditation Matters trading as\u00a0 TantraTech (\u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d, \u201cour\u201d). We\u2019re a UK-based business operating within the framework of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. 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