Privacy Policy

01. Introduction

The Kit Lab (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you use our website, place orders, create an account, submit enquiries, or interact with our services.

We process personal information in accordance with:

  • UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
  • Data Protection Act 2018
  • Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

This Privacy Policy applies to customers throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

02. Who We Are

For any privacy-related enquiries, please contact us using the details above.

03. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:



Identity Information

  • Full name
  • Club, team or organisation name
  • Username and account information

Contact Information

  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Billing address
  • Delivery address

Order Information

  • Products ordered
  • Sizing information
  • Artwork submissions
  • Order history
  • Payment status

Technical Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Website usage information
  • Cookie preferences

Marketing Information

  • Communication preferences
  • Newsletter subscriptions
  • Promotional consent records
04. How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

  • Create an account
  • Place an order
  • Submit an enquiry
  • Upload artwork or logos
  • Join a club or team store
  • Subscribe to marketing communications
  • Contact customer support
  • Browse our website

Information may also be collected automatically through cookies and website analytics tools.

05. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Fulfil Orders

  • Process and manage orders
  • Produce customised garments
  • Arrange delivery
  • Provide customer support

Manage Club Stores

  • Operate online stores for clubs, teams and organisations
  • Process individual customer purchases
  • Communicate order updates

Improve Our Services

  • Analyse website performance
  • Improve customer experience
  • Resolve technical issues

Marketing

Where consent has been provided, we may send:

  • Product updates
  • Promotions
  • Service announcements
  • Company news

You may unsubscribe at any time

06. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

Contractual Necessity
To fulfil orders and provide our services.

Legitimate Interests
To improve our business operations, prevent fraud
and provide customer support.

Legal Obligations
To comply with tax, accounting and regulatory
requirements.

Consent
For marketing communications and certain cookies.

07. Payment Processing

The Kit Lab does not store full payment card details.
Payments are processed securely through approved third-party payment providers.
These providers process payment information in accordance with their own privacy policies and security standards.

08. Sharing Information

We may share personal information with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

  • Payment providers
  • Delivery and courier companies
  • Website hosting providers
  • IT support providers
  • Professional advisers
  • Government or regulatory authorities where legally required

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

09. Club and Team Stores

Where The Kit Lab operates an online store for a club, team or organisation:

  • We act as the retailer and order fulfilment provider.
  • Personal information submitted through the store is processed by The Kit Lab for order fulfilment purposes.
  • Club administrators will not automatically receive customers’ personal payment information.
10. International Transfers

Where service providers process information outside the United Kingdom, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil orders
  • Provide customer support
  • Meet legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Maintain accounting records

Order and financial records may be retained for up to seven years to comply with legal and tax requirements.

12. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided in this policy.

13. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss
  • Misuse
  • Alteration
  • Disclosure

However, no internet-based service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

14. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.Further information is available in our Cookie Policy.

15. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian involvement where required.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

17. Complaints

If you have concerns regarding how we process your personal information, please contact us first.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113

18. Contact Us

The Kit Lab
Email: sales@thekitlab.net
Website: www.thekitlab.net

Ask Us a Question.

Have a question about The Kit Lab? Let's talk.

Whether you want to understand pricing, clothing options, printing, or how our dedicated merchandise stores work, send us a message and we’ll be happy to help.