Privacy Policy for AidenGrimshaw.co.uk
Last updated:18th November 2025
AidenGrimshaw.co.uk (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have under UK GDPR.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Who We Are
AidenGrimshaw.co.uk is the official website representing the music, merchandise, news and activities related to Aiden Grimshaw.
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, you can contact us at:
Email: [Insert contact email]
Website: https://aidengrimshaw.co.uk
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data in the following situations:
2.1. Newsletter Sign-Ups
If you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect:
Your email address
Optional information you choose to provide (e.g., name)
This data is processed through our email marketing provider (e.g., Brevo, Mailchimp, or similar).
2.2. Contact Forms
If you contact us via a form or email, we may collect:
Your name
Email address
Any message content you submit
2.3. Merchandise Purchases
When you buy merchandise, we may collect:
Your name
Billing and delivery address
Email address
Phone number
Payment information (processed securely by the payment provider)
We never store or see your full payment card details. Payments are processed by third-party providers such as Stripe, PayPal, or similar, who handle this information securely.
2.4. Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies to make the site work and to understand how visitors use it. This may include:
IP address (anonymised where possible)
Device and browser information
Pages visited and actions taken
Referrer information
Tools that may collect this information:
Google Analytics (or similar)
Cookie consent tools
Essential site cookies (e.g., WordPress, WooCommerce)
2.5. Embedded Media
Our website includes embedded content from third-party platforms. These services may collect data about your interaction with their media, including:
YouTube / Vevo videos
Spotify player embeds
Apple Music
SoundCloud
TikTok
Instagram and other social media content
These platforms may set their own cookies and tracking technologies the moment you play or interact with the media.
We do not control these cookies but will restrict activation where possible until you press “Play”.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
Send newsletters and updates (only if you opted in)
Process merchandise orders and deliver products
Respond to enquiries
Improve our website and user experience
Display embedded media and social content
Meet legal, security, and tax obligations
We only process data when we have a lawful basis, such as:
Consent (e.g., newsletter sign-ups, playback of embedded content)
Contract (e.g., merchandise orders)
Legitimate interest (e.g., security, analytics)
Legal obligation (e.g., accounting records)
4. How Long We Keep Your Data
Newsletter data – kept until you unsubscribe.
Order data – retained for legal/tax purposes (typically 6 years).
Contact enquiries – kept for up to 12 months.
Analytics data – stored according to Google Analytics’ retention settings.
We do not keep your data longer than necessary.
5. Sharing Your Data
We only share your information with trusted third parties who help us deliver our services, including:
Email marketing provider (newsletter delivery)
Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
Delivery couriers (for merchandise)
Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
Web hosting provider
Content embed platforms (YouTube, Spotify, TikTok, etc.)
We never sell your data to other organisations.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
When you visit AidenGrimshaw.co.uk we use cookies to:
Make the site function properly
Process orders (e.g., basket cookies)
Save your preferences
Analyse site usage
Enable embedded videos and music players
You can control cookies through your browser settings or via our on-site cookie consent tool.
7. Embedded Content (YouTube, Spotify, TikTok, etc.)
Content on this site may include embedded videos, audio and social feeds.
Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the platform directly.
These third parties may:
Collect data about your interaction
Use cookies and tracking technologies
Monitor usage of the embedded player
We do not control how these services process your data.
Please review their privacy policies directly:
YouTube/Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Spotify: https://www.spotify.com/legal/privacy-policy/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/row/privacy-policy
Instagram/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/policy
8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the following rights:
Right to access – request a copy of your data
Right to rectification – fix inaccuracies
Right to erasure – ask us to delete your data
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object
Right to withdraw consent (newsletter, cookies, embedded media)
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: [insert email address]
We may need to verify your identity before making changes.
9. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect information from children.
10. Security of Your Data
We take reasonable steps to keep your data secure, including:
Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
Secure payment processing
Restricted account access for staff
Security monitoring on the server
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time.
The updated version will always be available on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we use your data, you can contact us at:
Email: [insert email address]
Website: https://aidengrimshaw.co.uk