Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

 

 

1. Introduction

 

 

Welcome to The Cat and The Honey Bee (“we”, “our”, “us”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and respecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your information when you use our website, www.thecatandthehoneybee.co.uk (the “Site”), which is hosted on the Wix.com platform.

 

By using our Site or purchasing from us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 

 

 

2. Who We Are

 

 

The Cat and The Honey Bee Ltd

Registered in the United Kingdom

Website: www.thecatandthehoneybee.co.uk

Email: thecatandthehoneybee@gmail.com

Registered office: The Cat & the Honeybee, London, N19 3TF 

 

We are the data controller for your personal information.

Our website is powered by Wix.com Ltd, which acts as a data processor in accordance with the UK GDPR.

 

 

 

3. Information We Collect

 

 

We collect the following types of personal data:

 

• Identity and Contact Information: Name, billing and shipping address, email address, and phone number.

• Payment Information: Processed securely by third-party providers such as PayPal or Stripe. We do not store your card details.

• Order Information: Details of your purchases and transaction history.

• Account Information: If you create an account, we store your login and order details securely through Wix.

• Marketing Data: Your preferences for receiving marketing emails or newsletters.

• Technical and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and interactions on the Site (collected via cookies and analytics tools).

 

 

 

 

4. How We Collect Information

 

 

Your personal data may be collected when you:

 

• Make a purchase or create an account.

• Contact us via forms or email.

• Subscribe to our newsletter.

• Browse or interact with our website (via cookies and analytics).

 

 

 

 

5. How We Use Your Information

 

 

We use your information to:

 

• Process and deliver your orders.

• Communicate with you about your purchases or enquiries.

• Send marketing and promotional emails (only if you have opted in).

• Improve our website, services, and customer experience.

• Comply with legal and tax obligations.

 

 

 

 

6. Legal Bases for Processing

 

 

We process your data under the following legal grounds:

 

• Contract: To process and fulfil your order.

• Consent: For marketing communications.

• Legal Obligation: For record-keeping and compliance.

• Legitimate Interests: To improve website functionality and customer experience.

 

 

 

 

7. Sharing Your Information

 

 

We only share your information with trusted third parties that help us operate our business, including:

 

• Wix.com Ltd – Website host and platform provider.

• Payment processors – e.g., PayPal, Stripe (for secure transactions).

• Email marketing providers – e.g., Mailchimp (if used).

• Analytics and advertising partners – e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel.

• Delivery partners – For shipping and fulfilment.

 

 

All third parties are contractually required to keep your data secure and use it only for necessary purposes.

 

 

 

8. Cookies and Tracking

 

 

Our Site uses cookies to operate effectively and improve your browsing experience.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

 

• Keep your shopping cart updated.

• Remember preferences and logins.

• Analyse site performance and traffic.

• Show relevant adverts and social media content.

 

 

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

For full details, please see our Cookie Policy 

 

 

 

9. Marketing and Communications

 

 

If you have opted in, we may send you promotional emails or newsletters.

You can withdraw consent at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” or contacting us at thecatandthehoneybee@gmail.com.

 

 

 

10. Data Storage and Security

 

 

Our Site is hosted on the Wix.com platform.

Wix stores your data on secure servers behind firewalls and complies with the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and international privacy standards.

 

Wix data centres are located in the United States, Europe, and Israel, all of which provide adequate protection under UK data protection laws.

 

 

 

11. Data Retention

 

 

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

 

 

 

12. Your Rights (Under UK GDPR)

 

 

You have the right to:

 

• Access the personal data we hold about you.

• Request correction or deletion of your data.

• Object to or restrict processing.

• Withdraw consent (for marketing).

• Request transfer of your data.

 

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [your contact email].

If you are unsatisfied, you may also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk

 

 

 

13. International Transfers

 

 

Wix and some of our third-party providers may transfer and store data outside the UK.

These transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.

 

 

 

14. Updates to This Policy

 

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

 

 

 

15. Contact Us

 

 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

 

The Cat and The Honey Bee Ltd

Email: thecatandthehoneybee@gmail.com

Address: The Cat & the HoneyBee, London, N19 3TF

 

 

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