Section 1
Overview
The Tinker Trunk respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it and what rights you have.
This Privacy Policy applies when you visit our website, submit a form, contact us, book a Stay & Play session, enquire about toy rental, join a mailing list, or communicate with us by phone, email, WhatsApp or social media.
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Who We Are
The Tinker Trunk provides Pop-Up Stay & Play sessions and toy rental services for families, parties, gatherings and local events across Leicester and Leicestershire.
For the purpose of data protection law, The Tinker Trunk is responsible for the personal information we collect and use.
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Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you use our website, complete forms, make bookings, contact us or communicate with us.
- Your name.
- Your phone number.
- Your email address.
- Your child’s name or age where needed for a booking.
- Booking details, including session dates, event dates, venue details and hire details.
- Payment or order information where a booking or purchase is made.
- Messages or enquiries you send to us.
- Website usage information, such as pages visited and basic analytics data.
We only ask for information that is needed to respond to enquiries, manage bookings, provide our services and keep our records accurate.
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How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to operate The Tinker Trunk, communicate with customers and provide our services.
- To respond to enquiries and messages.
- To manage Stay & Play bookings.
- To manage toy rental enquiries and bookings.
- To confirm dates, times, venues, delivery details or event information.
- To send booking confirmations, reminders or important updates.
- To process payments, invoices or refunds where applicable.
- To improve our website, services and customer experience.
- To keep records for business, legal, tax or insurance purposes.
- To send marketing updates where you have chosen to receive them or where permitted by law.
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Our Lawful Basis for Using Information
We only use personal information where we have a lawful reason to do so. This may include:
- Contract: to provide a service you have booked or requested.
- Legitimate interests: to respond to enquiries, manage our business and improve our services.
- Consent: where you have agreed to receive marketing or optional updates.
- Legal obligation: where we need to keep records or comply with legal, tax or regulatory requirements.
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Payments & Booking Platforms
Payments and bookings may be handled through third-party platforms, such as booking systems, payment processors or website tools. These providers may collect and process information needed to complete your booking or payment securely.
We do not usually store full card details ourselves. Payment information is normally handled by secure payment providers.
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Who We Share Information With
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only where needed to run our services or comply with legal obligations.
- Booking and ticketing platforms.
- Payment processors.
- Website, email, CRM or communication providers.
- Delivery, setup or event support providers where needed.
- Professional advisers, insurers or legal authorities where required.
We only share the information needed for the relevant purpose.
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Marketing Messages
We may send updates about Stay & Play sessions, toy rental, offers, events or useful information where you have chosen to receive them or where permitted by law.
You can opt out of marketing messages at any time by using the unsubscribe option where available or by contacting us.
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Cookies & Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the website work properly, understand how visitors use the site and improve the experience.
Cookies may be used for website functionality, analytics, embedded tools, booking widgets, forms or marketing features. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
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How Long We Keep Information
We keep personal information only for as long as needed for the purpose it was collected, including booking management, customer service, accounting, tax, insurance, legal or business record requirements.
When information is no longer needed, we will delete it or securely archive it where appropriate.
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How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to keep personal information safe and secure. This includes using trusted platforms, limiting access where possible and keeping customer information only where needed.
No online system is completely risk-free, but we aim to handle your information responsibly and securely.
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Children’s Information
Because we provide family services, we may collect limited information about children where needed for bookings, such as a child’s name, age or attendance details.
We only collect children’s information where needed to manage a booking, run a session safely or provide the service requested by the parent or guardian.
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Your Rights
You have rights over your personal information. Depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to:
- Ask for a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
- Ask us to delete information where appropriate.
- Ask us to restrict or object to certain uses of your information.
- Withdraw consent where we rely on consent.
- Complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office if you are unhappy with how your data is handled.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the contact page.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact The Tinker Trunk.
Contact The Tinker Trunk