Privacy policy
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 4th May 2026
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD® (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website or engage with us.
We are a private limited company registered in England and Wales.
Registered Office:
71–75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden
London WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Contact information (name, email address, telephone number)
- Billing and shipping details
- Transaction and payment information
- Communications and correspondence
- Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)
- Website usage data collected via cookies
In certain circumstances, we may request additional information to fulfil legal or regulatory obligations.
3. Use of Personal Data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
- To process and fulfil orders
- To communicate with you regarding purchases or enquiries
- To arrange delivery and logistics
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- To prevent fraud and ensure transaction security
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data in accordance with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), on the following bases:
- Performance of a contract (to fulfil orders and provide services)
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate interests (including business operations and fraud prevention)
- Consent (where required, such as for marketing communications)
5. Regulatory Compliance & Due Diligence
As a participant in the art market, we operate in accordance with applicable UK regulations, including Anti-Money Laundering requirements.
In certain transactions, particularly those of higher value, we may be required to collect and process additional personal data for compliance purposes. This may include identity verification, transaction monitoring, and related due diligence.
Such processing is carried out in order to comply with our legal obligations. Failure to provide requested information may result in delays or the inability to proceed with a transaction.
6. Sharing of Information
We may share personal data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:
- Payment processors
- Shipping and logistics providers
- Professional advisers (legal, accounting)
- Technology and website service providers
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
7. International Data Transfers
Due to the international nature of our business, personal data may be processed or transferred outside the United Kingdom.
Where this occurs, we take appropriate steps to ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including compliance with legal, regulatory, and accounting requirements.
Where applicable, data relating to transactions and regulatory compliance may be retained for extended periods in accordance with legal obligations.
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyse website traffic, and support marketing activity.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
10. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data (where applicable)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Requests should be made using the contact details below.
11. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®
Email: cheshireantiquesconsultant@gmail.com
13. Regulatory Authority
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the United Kingdom.