Privacy policy

At Argan With Smile, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Data Controller & Contact Information Argan With Smile is a trading name of Vumra Commerce Ltd (Company No. 16707665). We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

For any privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact us:

  • Email: hello@arganwithsmile.com
  • Phone: +44 7418 365813
  • Postal Address: Unit 7, Thames-Side Studios, London SE18 5AU, United Kingdom

2. Data We Collect We collect only the information necessary to provide our services:

  • Identity & Contact: Name, delivery address, billing address, email, and phone number.
  • Transaction Data: Details about products purchased and payments made.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information collected via our Shopify platform.

  • Marketing: Your preferences in receiving communications from us.

3. How & Why We Use Your Data We process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Contractual Necessity: To process and deliver your orders (Sharing name/address with Royal Mail).
  • Consent: To send you "Ritual Updates" and marketing emails (only if you opt-in).
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our website performance and protect against fraud.
  • Legal Obligation: To maintain tax and accounting records for UK authorities.
  • 4. Secure Payments & Data Sharing Your security is our priority.
  • Encryption: Our store is powered by Shopify, which uses industry-standard SSL encryption to protect your data during checkout.
  • Payment Processing: We do not store your full credit card details. All payments are handled securely by PCI-compliant third-party processors (e.g., Shopify Payments, PayPal).
  • Third Parties: We only share data with essential service providers, such as Royal Mail (shipping) and Shopify (hosting). We never sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Data Retention & Security We keep your order data for 6 years to comply with UK tax law. We implement robust technical measures at our London studio and through our digital partners to prevent unauthorized access or loss of your data.

6. Your Legal Rights Under UK law, you have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data. You may also object to direct marketing at any time. To exercise these rights, please email hello@arganwithsmile.com.

7. Cookies We use cookies to enhance your shopping experience and analyze site traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through our onsite banner or your browser settings.

8. Children’s Privacy Our website is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Regulatory Authority If you have concerns about our data practices, you have the right to contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

Last Reviewed: March 2026