TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 Thegiftandtoyshop.co.uk operates to high standards to:-

  • Protect your privacy;

  • Ensure that payments are secure;

  • Let you know what you have agreed to; and

  • Sort out any complaints.

In continuing to browse and use this website you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which with our privacy policy govern thegiftandtoyshop.co.uk relationship with you in relation to this website.

  • Page content is for your general information and use only and is subject to change without notice.

  • We do not nor do any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. In using our website you acknowledge that information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.

  • All trade marks reproduced in this website which are not the property of, or licensed to, the operator are acknowledged on the website.

  • This website may also include links to other websites which are for your convenience. Such links do not signify that we endorse the website(s) or have any responsibility for their content.

  • A link must not be created to this website from another website or document without prior written consent from thegiftandtoyshop.co.uk.

  • Copying of material from this website is not permitted without consent of the owners of the copyright of such material.

  • Use of this website by you and any dispute arising out of such use is subject to the laws of England and Wales.

  • Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.

DELIVERY:

  • We will endeavour to despatch orders so that they are received by you within 2 to 7 days within the UK.

  • Items made to order or personalized by the supplier will take up to 21 days to be received by you within the UK.

  • We do not take responsibility for late or non-delivery due to factors outside our control.

  • All packages will require a signature on delivery.

  • If you are unable to sign for your package conveyed by Royal Mail it will be held at your local sorting office. The post office will hold your package for 7 days, after which time it will be returned to thegiftandtoyshop.co.uk. If a package has been returned to us, because delivery was not possible, the cost of re-sending the package will be the responsibility of the customer.

RETURNS

  • If you wish to return an item to us you may return it at your cost using Royal Mail recorded delivery, except for earrings, body jewellery, cosmetics which we are unable to accept for hygiene reasons or items that have been used. 

  • Notify us by email as soon as possible advising us of what is being returned and the reason for the return. Items received within 28 days of the date of despatch by us which are still in a saleable condition will be subject of a refund for the price of the item or an offer of an alternative.

  • Wrap the item securely, using the manufacturer’s original packaging where possible, and remember to enclose your despatch note.

  • Once we've received and checked the item to ensure that is has not been worn or damaged by the customer, we'll apply your refund or send your replacement. To discuss any of this, please ring us on: 01753 883043 

  • We do not accept responsibility for non received returned items and you should contact Royal Mail directly.

SECURITY & PRIVACY:

Security:

We take on-line security very seriously and use a registered secure site paypal .com for your payments. Our security measures are designed to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to protect your personal information. However, the nature of the Internet means that an absolute guarantee of security cannot be offered, and you should be aware that there may be a small security risk in exceptional circumstances when disclosing information online. To protect the operation of our computer systems we monitor incoming and out going email.

Privacy:

We are committed to protecting your privacy and with complying with the Data Protection Act 1998.  When you register with thegiftandtoyshop.co.uk you will be asked to provide certain information so that we can process and despatch your order, notify you of your order status and inform you of special offers and promotions.

This information is used specifically for:  

  • Processing your orders by thegiftandtoyshop.co.uk or by its direct suppliers;

  • Managing your account;

  • Administering this website including monitoring customer traffic patterns and site usage to help us develop and improve the design and layout; and

  • Notifying you about enhancement to our services, such as changes to the website, new services and special offers that may be of interest.

We may contact you by mail, telephone or email with offers. If you do not want us to contact you by either of these methods please notify us by email to admin@thegiftandtoyshop.co.uk or by writing to thegiftandtoyshop.co.uk, 4, Market Place, Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire, SL9 9EA.  Please be aware that there may be an overlap of communications whilst your request is processed.    

We will not share your information with other companies other than as shown above or any other company for marketing purposes. We are entitled to disclose your information if requested by the police, any other Regulatory or Government authority investigating suspected illegal activities.

What about cookies

Our online ordering system uses a cookie to record a unique reference on your computer.  This cookie, which is saved to your system, is only valid for a single visit and each new visit will result in a new cookie overwriting any previous generated on previous visits to our site. If your internet browser is set to reject cookies or if your network firewall won't allow them then unfortunately you will not be able to use our online store. Please refer to your internet browser help file to see how to enable cookies on your p.c. In order that we can monitor and improve the site we may gather certain information about you when you use it, including details of your domain name and IP address, operating system, browser, version and the website that you visited prior to this site. This may involve the use of a cookie that will not expire at the end of your browsing session.

Data Protection Act 1998 – Your rights:

You have a right to access the personal data that we hold on you. If you would like to request a copy please send a £10 fee quoting Security

If you think the information we hold on you is incorrect please contact Security & Privacy by email admin@thegiftandtoyshop.co.uk or the Website Administration on: 01753 883043.

Changes to Policy

 We keep our policy under regular review and we will place any updates in this webpage. This privacy policy was last updated on 13 November 2009.