Last updated: 29 June 2026
Privacy Policy
The Hairy Universe is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a transparent and secure manner.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit our website or purchase products from us.
1. Who We Are
The data controller responsible for your personal information is:
The Hairy Universe
Dreamdogz
Unit 2 The Courtyard
Kilmore Quay
Y35 A098
Co. Wexford
Ireland
Email: hello@handstripping.info
2. What Information We Collect
Depending on how you use our website, we may collect:
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Your name
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Billing and delivery address
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Email address
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Telephone number (if provided)
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Order history
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Payment information (payments are processed securely by third-party payment providers and we do not store your payment card details)
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IP address
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Browser type and device information
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Website usage data collected through cookies (see our Cookie Policy)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
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Process and deliver your orders
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Provide customer support
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Respond to enquiries
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Manage refunds or returns
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Comply with legal and tax obligations
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Improve our website and services
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Prevent fraud and maintain website security
Where you have given your consent, we may also send you marketing emails about new products, books, courses or services. You may unsubscribe at any time.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
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Performance of a contract (to fulfil your order)
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Compliance with legal obligations
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Legitimate interests (such as improving our services and preventing fraud)
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Your consent (for marketing communications)
5. Sharing Your Information
We only share your information when necessary to operate our business.
This may include:
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Payment processors
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Shipping and delivery companies
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Website hosting providers
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IT service providers
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Accountants or legal advisers where required
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Government authorities where required by law
We never sell your personal information.
6. Payment Processing
Payments made through our website are processed by secure third-party payment providers.
We do not receive or store your full payment card details.
7. Data Retention
We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary.
Order records may be retained for up to seven years to comply with Irish tax and accounting legislation.
Marketing information is retained until you withdraw your consent.
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your personal information
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Correct inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your information
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Restrict or object to certain processing
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Receive a copy of your data (data portability)
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Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
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Lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to ensure the website functions correctly.
Some cookies are essential for the operation of the webshop.
Optional cookies (such as analytics or marketing cookies, if used) will only be placed with your consent where required by law.
Please see our Cookie Policy for further information.
10. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page with the updated revision date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
The Hairy Universe
Dreamdogz
Unit 2 The Courtyard
Kilmore Quay
Y35 A098
Co. Wexford
Ireland
Email: hello@handstripping.info