Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

The Hemp Engine • Premium CBD & Hemp Products

Last Revised: 01/01/2026

This Privacy Policy outlines how your personal information is collected, utilized, and protected when you visit or make a purchase from The Hemp Engine (the “Site”). We operate in strict compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and relevant UK regulatory standards for legal hemp and CBD distribution.

Data Collection & Age Verification

When you browse our Site, we automatically collect "Device Information," including your IP address, browser type, and time zone. We use industry-standard technologies to ensure a seamless shopping experience:

  • Cookies: Essential data files to maintain cart items and visitor preferences.
  • Analytics: Tools such as Google Analytics to help us analyze store interaction and optimize navigation.
  • Age & Identity Verification: In accordance with UK law, CBD products are restricted to adults aged 18 and older. We may collect and verify age-related data during checkout to comply with legal sales mandates.

Upon placing an order, we collect "Order Information," including your name, billing/shipping addresses, payment details, email address, and telephone number.

Our Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill, process, and ship your orders securely.
  • Legal & Regulatory Obligation: For HMRC tax reporting, age restriction compliance, and UK retail mandates.
  • Legitimate Interests: To safeguard our store against fraudulent transactions and continuously refine our product offerings.
  • Consent: For promotional newsletters and special offers where you have explicitly opted in.

Information Sharing & Couriers

We share necessary data with trusted third-party providers strictly to facilitate our commerce operations:

  • Shopify: Powers our online storefront infrastructure.
  • Fulfilment & Delivery Partners: Such as Royal Mail or courier networks to deliver your orders in discreet packaging.
  • Legal & Regulatory Bodies: To meet UK legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, or protect the rights and safety of our business.

Your Statutory Rights

As a UK resident, you hold the following rights under the UK GDPR:

  • The right to be informed and access a copy of your personal data.
  • The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") and restricted processing.
  • The right to data portability.

Data Retention

We retain your Order Information for a minimum of 7 years to satisfy UK HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) accounting requirements. Following this statutory period, or upon a valid request for erasure, your data will be permanently deleted or anonymized.

Privacy Support

For any questions regarding your personal data, age verification, or to exercise your statutory rights, please contact our support team:

The Hemp Engine
Email: support@thehempengine.co.uk