Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

1. Who We Are

Stealing From The Bees operates this website and provides:

  • Honey and bee-related products

  • Beekeeping workshops

  • Beehive installation services

  • Educational content

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you use this website:

Personal Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing address

  • Delivery address

This information is collected when you:

  • Place an order

  • Book a workshop

  • Contact us

  • Join a mailing list

Technical Information

We may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Device type

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

This information helps improve the website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process orders

  • Deliver products

  • Manage workshop bookings

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve the website

  • Send important service updates

We only collect information necessary for these purposes.

4. Payments

Payments are handled securely through third-party providers.

We do not store credit or debit card details.

5. Workshop Bookings

When booking a workshop we collect information necessary to:

  • Confirm bookings

  • Contact participants

  • Provide course information

  • Manage safety requirements

This information is used only for workshop administration.

6. Marketing Emails

If you subscribe to updates, we may send:

  • Honey availability notices

  • Workshop announcements

  • Seasonal updates

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in emails.

7. Sharing Information

We may share information with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

  • Payment processors

  • Delivery companies

  • Website hosting providers (including Squarespace)

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

8. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for:

  • Processing orders

  • Workshop administration

  • Legal and accounting requirements

Data is securely deleted when no longer required.

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

Requests can be made through the website contact form.

10. Cookies and Website Tracking

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Ensure the website functions correctly

  • Remember user preferences

  • Analyse visitor behaviour

  • Improve performance

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

11. Squarespace and Third-Party Services

This website is hosted by Squarespace, which may collect personal data when you visit the site.

Squarespace may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser information

  • Device information

  • Cookies

This information helps operate and secure the website.

For more information, see the Squarespace Privacy Policy.

Third-party services such as payment processors and delivery providers may also collect necessary information to complete transactions.

12. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information.

However, no online system can be guaranteed completely secure.

13. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on this website.

Contact

For privacy enquiries, please contact us via the website contact form.