Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 6, 2026

Welcome to Benched Streetwear (benched.uk). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a purchase.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information to provide and improve our services, including:

  • Identity and Contact Data: Your name, billing address, shipping address, email address, and phone number when you place an order.

  • Payment Data: Payment details processed securely via our third-party checkout (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, or Squarespace Payments). We do not store your full card details.

  • Technical and Usage Data: Your IP address, browser type, device information, and how you interact with our storefront via cookies.

2. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal information based on lawful grounds, including contract fulfillment and legitimate business interests:

  • To process, pack, and ship your orders.

  • To send order updates, tracking numbers, and customer support communications.

  • To prevent fraud and secure our website environment.

  • With your explicit consent, to send promotional emails about new drops, collections, or sales.

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We only share information with trusted third-party service providers necessary to run our shop:

  • Squarespace: Our website platform provider.

  • Delivery Services: Royal Mail, DPD, or other couriers to deliver your orders.

  • Payment Gateways: Secure payment processors handling your transactions.

  • Analytics Providers: Tools like Google Analytics to understand site traffic.

4. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

As a UK resident, you have specific rights under data protection laws regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request that we correct incomplete or inaccurate data.

  • Erasure: Request that we delete your personal information (where applicable).

  • Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of marketing emails at any time by clicking "unsubscribe".

5. Cookies

Our site uses cookies to remember items in your shopping cart, analyze site performance, and improve your overall browsing experience. You can control cookie preferences directly through your browser settings.