Privacy policy

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Privacy Policy — The Humble Press

 

Privacy Policy

The Humble Press respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit or make a purchase from our website.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by The Humble Press, a UK-based sole trader business.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:

support@thehumblecookbook.com

2. What Personal Information We Collect

When you visit or make a purchase from our website, we may collect the following information:

Information You Provide To Us

  • Name

  • Billing and delivery address

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Order details and purchase history

  • Account login details (if you create an account)

Payment Information

Payments are processed securely through Shopify Payments and PayPal.
We do not store full payment card details.

Automatically Collected Information

When you browse our site, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and browsing behaviour

  • Referral sources

  • Cookies and tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Process and fulfil your orders

  • Deliver your purchases

  • Provide customer support

  • Communicate about your order

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Prevent fraud or misuse of our services

  • Send marketing emails (only if you opt in)

4. Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications, we may send you updates, promotions, and new product information.

Marketing emails are managed using Mailchimp.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.

5. Sharing Your Information

We only share your information where necessary to operate our business, including:

  • Shopify (website and order processing platform)

  • Payment providers such as Shopify Payments and PayPal

  • Delivery carriers and fulfilment partners

  • Email marketing provider (Mailchimp)

  • Analytics providers such as Google Analytics

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

Customers who subscribe to our mailing list consent to receive marketing emails. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in emails.

6. Data Retention

We retain order information for legal, tax, and accounting purposes.
We keep personal data only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil these obligations.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications

  • Request restriction of processing

  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact:

📧 support@thehumblecookbook.com

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyse site traffic.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.
For more details, please see our Cookies Policy.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

10. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

11. Changes To This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.