Privacy policy
Last updated: April 13, 2026
Privacy Policy – Maison 42
Maison 42 (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates www.maison42.co.uk. We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
1. Who We Are
DNS COMMERCE LTD T/A Maison 42
Company Number: 17000888
Company Address: 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX
Phone Number: 0208 088 6942
email: contact@maison42.co.uk
We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Information you provide:
- Name
- Billing and shipping address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Order details
- Messages sent via contact forms or email
Information collected automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Website usage data (pages viewed, time spent, clicks)
- Cookies and tracking data
Payment Information:
Payments are processed securely via third-party providers (e.g. Stripe, PayPal). We do not store full card details.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Process and fulfil orders
- Manage payments and prevent fraud
- Provide customer support
- Send order confirmations and delivery updates
- Improve our website and services
- Send marketing communications (if you opt in)
- Recover abandoned carts (if consent is given)
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases:
- Contract – to fulfil your order and provide services
- Legal obligation – for tax, accounting, and compliance
- Legitimate interests – to operate, improve, and secure our business
- Consent – for email and SMS marketing
Where we rely on legitimate interests, we ensure these are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
5. Marketing Communications
If you opt in, we may send you marketing messages via:
- SMS
You can unsubscribe at any time by:
- Clicking “unsubscribe” in emails
- Replying “STOP” to SMS
- Contacting us at contact@maison42.co.uk
We do not sell your personal data.
6. SMS Marketing
If you opt in to SMS marketing:
- You agree to receive recurring messages about orders and promotions
- Message frequency may vary
- Message/data rates may apply
- Consent is not a condition of purchase
You can opt out anytime by replying STOP.
Use of Phone Numbers
We use your phone number to:
- Send transactional updates
- Send marketing messages (if consent given)
- Provide support
Your phone number is never shared for third-party marketing.
7. Sharing Your Data
We share your data with trusted processors, including:
- Payment providers (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
- Shopify (our e-commerce platform)
- Shipping and logistics partners
- Marketing platforms (e.g. Klaviyo)
- Analytics providers
All partners process data under strict contractual obligations.
8. International Transfers
Some providers process data outside the UK.
Where this happens, we use safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
You may request a copy by contacting us.
9. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary:
- Order data: 6 years (legal/tax requirement)
- Marketing data: until consent is withdrawn or after 24 months inactivity
- Analytics data: up to 26 months
10. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion
- Object to processing
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
To exercise your rights, email: contact@maison42.co.uk
You can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk
11. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Policy below for full details.
12. Automated Decision-Making
We do not carry out automated decision-making that produces legal or significant effects.
We may use limited profiling for fraud prevention and marketing optimisation.
13. Children’s Data
Our website is not intended for individuals under 18.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.
14. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data.
15. Third-Party Links
We are not responsible for privacy practices of third-party websites.
16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. Updates will be posted with a revised date.
17. Contact
Email: contact@maison42.co.uk
Address: 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX
Phone: 0208 088 6942
Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files placed on your device to improve your experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
- Required for site functionality (e.g. checkout, login)
- Cannot be disabled
2. Analytics Cookies
- Help us understand website usage
- Example: Google Analytics
3. Marketing Cookies
- Used for advertising and remarketing
- Example: Klaviyo, Meta Pixel
Abandoned Cart Tracking
We may use cookies to track items in your cart and send reminders via email or SMS (only if you have opted in).
Third-Party Cookies
We use services including:
- Shopify
- Klaviyo
- Payment providers
- Analytics tools
These may place cookies on your device.
Managing Cookies
You can:
- Accept or reject cookies via our banner
- Change browser settings
- Withdraw consent at any time