Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website, and British Wholesale Imports, Inc., the owner and provider of this Website. British Wholesale Imports, Inc. takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website. 

This privacy policy should be read alongside, and in addition to, our Terms and Conditions. 

Definitions and interpretation 

1. In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used: 
   • Data: Collectively all information that you submit to British Wholesale Imports, Inc. via the Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions in the Data Protection Laws; 
   • Cookies: A small text file placed on your computer by this Website when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain features of the Website; Details of the cookies used by this Website are set out in the clause below:
     1. We use this session cookie to remember you and maintain your session whilst you are using our website
   • Data Protection Laws: Any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including but not limited to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and any national implementing and supplementary laws, regulations, and secondary legislation; 
   • FTC: United States government agency whose principal mission is the enforcement of civil U.S. antitrust law and the promotion of consumer protection; 
   • British Wholesale Imports, Inc.: British Wholesale Imports, Inc., a company incorporated in California, with the phone number 818-991-6644 whose registered office is at 5711 Corsa Avenue, Westlake Village, CA, 91362;
   • United States Cookie Law: The U.S. does not require consent for cookies, however, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires a disclosure that data is collected by cookies and what is done with that data; 
   • User or you: Any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by British Wholesale Imports, Inc. and acting in the course of their employment or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to British Wholesale Imports, Inc. and accessing the Website in connection with the provision of services; and
   • Website: the Website that you are currently using, www.bwi-imports.com, and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions. 
2. In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:
   • The singular includes the plural and vice versa;
   • A reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;
   • “including” is understood to mean “including without limitation”;
   • Reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it; 
   • The headings and sub-headings do not form part of this privacy policy.  

Scope of the privacy policy 

3. This privacy policy applies only to the actions of British Wholesale Imports, Inc. and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.

4. For purposes of the applicable FTC, CCPA and Data Protection Laws, British Wholesale Imports, Inc. is the “data controller”. This means that British Wholesale Imports, Inc. determines the purposes for which, and the manner in which, your Data is processed.

How we collect Data

5. We collect Data in the following ways:
   • data is given to us by you; and
   • data is collected automatically.

Data that is given to us by you

6. British Wholesale Imports, Inc. will collect your Data in a number of ways, for example:
   • when you contact us through the Website, by telephone, post, e-mail or through any other means;
   • when you register with us and set up an account to receive our products/services;
   • when you make payments to us, through this Website or otherwise;
   • when you use our services;

in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

Data that is collected automatically

7. To the extent that you access the Website, we will collect your Data automatically, for example:
   • We automatically collect some information about your visit to the Website. This information helps us to make improvements to Website content and navigation, and includes your IP address, the date, times and frequency with which you access the Website and the way you use and interact with its content.
   • We will collect your Data automatically via cookies, in line with the cookie settings on your browser. For more information about cookies, and how we use them on the Website, see the section below, headed “Cookies”.

Our use of Data

8. Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:
   • internal record keeping;
   • transmission by email of marketing materials that may be of interest to you;

in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

9. if you are not satisfied with our approach to marketing, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. To find out how to withdraw your consent, see the section headed “Your rights” below.
10. When you register with us and set up an account to receive our services, the legal basis for this processing is the performance of a contract between you and us and/or taking steps, at your request, to enter into such a contract.

Who we share Data with

11. We may share your Data with the following groups of people for the following reasons: our employees, agents and/or professional advisors – To complete and ship orders; in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

Keeping Data secure

12. We will use technical and organizational measures to safeguard your Data, for example: 
    • access to your account is controlled by a password and a user name that is unique to you.
13. we store your Data on secure servers.
14. Technical and organizational measures include measures to deal with any suspected data breach. If you suspect any misuse or loss or unauthorized access to your Data, please let us know immediately by contacting us via this e-mail address: info@bwi-imports.com.

Data retention

15. Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your Data on our systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or until you request that the Data be deleted.
16. Even if we delete your Data, it may persist on backup or archival media for legal, tax or regulatory purposes.

Your Rights

17. You have the following rights in relation to your Data:
    • Right to access – the right to request (i) copies of the information we hold about you at any time, or (ii) that we modify, update or delete such information. If we provide you with access to the information we hold about you, we will not charge you for this, unless your request is “manifestly unfounded or excessive.” Where we are legally permitted to do so, we may refuse your request. If we refuse your request, we will tell you the reasons why.
    • Right to correct – the right to have your Data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
    • Right to erase – the right to request that we delete or remove your Data from our systems.
    • Right to restrict our use of your Data – the right to “block” us from using your Data or limit the way in which we can use it.
    • Right to data portability – the right to request that we move, copy or transfer your Data.
    • Right to object – the right to object to our use of your Data including where we use it for our legitimate interests.
18. It is important that the Data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your Data changes during the period for which we hold it.

Cookies

19. This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer. British Wholesale Imports, Inc. uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website and to improve our range of products. 
20. All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current U.S. Law.
21. You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser.
22. You can choose to delete Cookies at any time; however, you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, personalization settings.
23. It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.

General

24. You may not transfer any of your rights under this privacy policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this privacy policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.
25. If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this privacy policy (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this privacy policy will not be affected.
26. Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.

Changes to this privacy policy

27. British Wholesale Imports, Inc. reserves the right to change this privacy policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the privacy policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.You may contact British Wholesale Imports, Inc. by email at info@bwi-imports.com.

Privacy Policy Updated: October 1, 2021