Privacy policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
The Homeschool Bookshop is operated by Hallam Solutions Ltd, a registered UK business. We are the data controller of your personal information for the purposes of applicable UK data protection law, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at homeschoolbookshop.co.uk, make a purchase, or otherwise communicate with us. Please read it carefully. By using our website you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
If you have any questions, please contact us at help@catholichomeschoollife.com or write to us at 4A North Lane, Haynes, Bedfordshire. MK45 3PW.
What personal information we collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including your browser type, IP address, time zone, and cookies installed on your device. We also collect information about which pages you visit, how you interact with the site, and what search terms brought you to us.
When you make a purchase or attempt to make a purchase, we collect your name, billing and shipping address, payment information, email address, and phone number.
We may also collect information you provide when you contact us directly, for example when sending a customer support enquiry or signing up to our mailing list.
How we use your information
We use your personal information to:
Process and fulfil your orders, including handling payments, arranging shipping, and sending order confirmations and invoices.
Communicate with you about your orders, your account, and any queries you raise with us.
Send you marketing emails if you have opted in to receive them. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.
Improve and maintain our website by understanding how visitors use it.
Detect and prevent fraud or other unlawful activity.
Comply with our legal obligations.
The legal bases on which we process your information are: performance of a contract with you (to fulfil your orders), compliance with a legal obligation, and our legitimate business interests (to maintain and improve the website and prevent fraud). Where we send marketing communications, we rely on your consent.
How we share your information
We share your personal information with third parties only where necessary to provide our services. This includes:
Shopify, which hosts and powers our online store. You can read Shopify's privacy policy at shopify.com/legal/privacy.
Payment processors, to handle transactions securely.
Shipping and fulfilment providers, to deliver your orders.
Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors use our website. You can opt out of Google Analytics at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your information with advertisers or data brokers.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies, which are small data files placed on your device. We use cookies to keep track of your shopping cart, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use our site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect your ability to use some features of our website.
Your rights
As a UK resident, you have the following rights in relation to your personal information:
The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
The right to request that we correct inaccurate information.
The right to request that we delete your information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
The right to object to or request restriction of our processing of your information.
The right to data portability in certain circumstances.
The right to withdraw consent where we rely on consent to process your information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at help@catholichomeschoollife.com. We will respond within one month as required by law. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe we have not handled your personal information correctly.
Data retention
We retain your order information for as long as necessary to fulfil your order, comply with our legal obligations, and resolve any disputes. If you would like us to delete your personal information, please contact us and we will do so unless we are required by law to retain it.
International transfers
Our website is hosted by Shopify, which may store and process your data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, Shopify relies on recognised transfer mechanisms to ensure your information is protected to UK GDPR standards.
Third party links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Children
Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review it periodically.
Contact us
Michelle Hallam,
The Homeschool Bookshop
help@catholichomeschoollife.com
Address: 4A North Lane, Haynes, Bedfordshire. MK45 3PW
homeschoolbookshop.co.uk