GDPR Compliance

Last updated: 18 June 2026

Our commitment to data protection

velvet-empire is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018.

Data controller

velvet-empire acts as the data controller for personal information collected through this website and our services. We determine how and why your personal data is processed.

Lawful basis for processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes
• Contract: Processing is necessary for a contract we have with you
• Legal obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law
• Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, provided your interests and rights do not override those interests

Your GDPR rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to access

You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge a reasonable fee if your request is clearly unfounded or excessive.

Right to rectification

You have the right to request that we correct information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.

Right to erasure

You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, under certain conditions.

Right to restrict processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

Right to object to processing

You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

Right to data portability

You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organisation, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

How to exercise your rights

To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month.

Data protection officer

For questions specifically related to data protection and GDPR compliance, you may contact our data protection officer at [email protected].

Supervisory authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe our processing of your personal data violates GDPR. In the United Kingdom, the supervisory authority is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Data breach notification

In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

International data transfers

When we transfer your personal data outside the UK or European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

Automated decision-making

We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or similarly significant effects.