Privacy Policy

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At Cheap Office Desks Store (“we”, “us”, or “our”), operating at www.officedesksstore.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our customers – whether you’re a home office professional, small business owner, or corporate buyer. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a purchase.

1. Information We Collect

To provide our global customers with seamless service for ergonomic and space-saving office furniture solutions, we collect:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, shipping/billing address when you make a purchase of our bench desks, L-shaped configurations, or other products.
• Payment Information: Credit/debit card details (processed securely via PCI-compliant systems) or PayPal information, though we never store full payment details.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data through cookies and similar technologies.
• Communication Data: Records of your inquiries to [email protected] and our responses.
• Preference Data: Information about your product preferences (e.g., ergonomic desks vs. wave designs) gathered from your browsing behavior.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to enhance your experience when purchasing office desks and related products:

• To process transactions and ship your computer desks or desk extensions worldwide (excluding some Asian and remote regions)
• To provide customer support for your ergonomic office furniture questions
• To improve our website and product offerings based on how customers navigate our rectangular desks vs. L-shaped options
• To send order confirmations and shipping updates (you may opt out of marketing communications)
• To prevent fraud and ensure transaction security, particularly important for our small business customers purchasing multiple bench desk setups
• To comply with legal obligations regarding corporate purchases and accounting records

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and only share information when necessary:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist with payment processing (Visa/MasterCard/PayPal), shipping carriers, and IT services – all bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law regarding your purchase of wave desks or other products from our Preston-based company.
• Business Transfers: In the event of merger or acquisition, with notice to customers.

We never sell your personal information to third-party marketers.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your information is securely stored with appropriate technical measures:

• Payment data processed through PCI-DSS compliant systems with 3D Secure authentication
• Encrypted connections (SSL) throughout our checkout process for desk purchases
• Limited employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Data retained only as long as necessary for order processing, warranty, or legal requirements

5. Your Rights

As our valued customer purchasing office furniture globally, you have rights to:

• Access the personal data we hold about your purchases
• Request correction of inaccurate information (e.g., shipping address for your ergonomic desk delivery)
• Request deletion of data, subject to legal retention requirements
• Object to certain processing activities
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications
• Lodge complaints with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your shopping experience for office desks:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for our checkout process when you purchase rectangular desks or other products
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how customers navigate between computer desks and desk extensions
• Marketing Cookies: Allow us to show relevant ads for L-shaped desks or ergonomic solutions (you may opt out)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. International Data Transfers

As we serve customers globally (with some regional exceptions), your data may be transferred outside the UK/EEA. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws through Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved mechanisms.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices for selling office desks. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date.