Privacy Policy

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At Outlet Desks Tables Store (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we are committed to protecting the privacy of educational institutions, schools, and individual purchasers (“you”) who use our website deskstables.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make purchases of classroom furniture and educational equipment.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services to educational institutions:

• Account Information: When you create an institutional account, we collect your school name, contact details, and payment information (securely encrypted).
• Purchase Details: Information related to orders of classroom furniture, desks, chairs, and storage solutions including delivery addresses and purchase histories.
• Communication Data: Correspondence when you contact our education specialists via email or other channels.
• Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, and device information to improve our website functionality.
• Institutional Preferences: Information about your school’s furniture requirements and purchasing patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

As specialists serving educational settings, we use collected data to:

• Process and fulfill orders for classroom furniture and educational equipment
• Provide institutional account management and procurement support
• Offer personalized recommendations for school furniture solutions
• Improve our product offerings for early years, primary, and secondary education
• Communicate about order status, educational discounts, or new products
• Comply with legal obligations related to educational purchases

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We understand the sensitive nature of institutional purchasing and limit data sharing:

• Service Providers: We share minimal necessary information with payment processors (PCI-DSS compliant) and shipping carriers to complete your educational furniture orders.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect the rights of educational institutions.
• Educational Partners: With your consent, we may share information with approved educational suppliers for special offers.
• No Sale of Data: We never sell school or institutional data to third parties.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement robust security measures appropriate for educational institution clients:

• All payment transactions use 256-bit encryption through our PCI-DSS compliant gateway
• Institutional account information is stored securely with access limited to authorized personnel
• Regular security audits of our systems handling school purchase data
• Data is primarily stored within the UK, with appropriate safeguards for international transfers

5. Your Rights (Educational Institutions & Individuals)

In accordance with UK GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Access and receive copies of your institutional purchase records
• Request correction of inaccurate school or account information
• Delete personal data when no longer needed for educational purchases
• Object to certain processing of institutional data
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at the details below.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses essential and functional cookies to enhance the purchasing experience for schools:

• Strictly Necessary: Session cookies for institutional account login and shopping cart functionality
• Performance: Analytics to improve our website for educational buyers
• Functional: Remembering school preferences for classroom furniture types
• Marketing: Limited use to show relevant educational products (opt-out available)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated to institutional account holders via email.