Privacy Policy
Last updated: 07 January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how THE WHOLESALE BUYER Limited (trading as StockSeller.co.uk) (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit or purchase from StockSeller.co.uk
1) Who we are (Data Controller)
Legal entity: THE WHOLESALE BUYER Limited (trading as StockSeller.co.uk)
Registered address: unit 4 queensway, fforestfach, SA5 4DT
Email: info@stockseller.co.uk
2) What data we collect
We may collect:
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Identity & contact data: name, company name, billing/delivery address, email, phone
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Order data: items purchased, quantities, value, VAT details, invoices
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Payment data: payment confirmation and transaction references (we do not store full card details if processed by a payment provider)
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Account data: login details, preferences (if you create an account)
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Technical data: IP address, browser/device type, pages visited, cookies
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Communications: emails, messages, call notes, WhatsApp/TikTok enquiries (where relevant)
3) How we use your data (and lawful basis)
We use your data to:
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Process orders and deliver goods (Contract)
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Take payment and prevent fraud (Contract / Legitimate interests)
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Provide customer support (Contract / Legitimate interests)
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Send order updates and service messages (Contract)
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Send marketing where permitted (Consent or Legitimate interests for B2B, with opt-out)
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Comply with legal obligations (Legal obligation) e.g., accounting/tax
4) Marketing preferences
You can opt out anytime by:
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Using the unsubscribe link in emails, or
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Emailing info@stockbuyer.co.uk with “Opt out” in the subject
We do not sell your personal data.
5) Who we share data with
We may share data with trusted service providers as needed to run our business, such as:
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Payment processors (e.g., card provider / PayPal / bank transfer references)
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Couriers and logistics providers
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Website/ecommerce platform and hosting provider
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Accounting/invoicing software
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Analytics and advertising partners (only where cookies/consent applies)
All providers are required to protect your data.
6) International transfers
If any supplier processes data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., UK IDTA / adequacy decisions).
7) Data retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary:
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Order/invoice records: typically 6 years (UK tax/accounting)
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Support queries: typically up to 24 months
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Marketing lists: until you opt out, or we remove inactive contacts
8) Your rights (UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
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Access your data
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Correct inaccurate data
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Request deletion (where applicable)
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Restrict or object to processing
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Data portability (in certain cases)
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Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise rights, contact info@stockbuyer.co.uk
9) Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Make the site work (essential cookies)
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Understand site usage (analytics)
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Improve ads/measurement (where enabled)
Cookie Policy: terms and conditions are on the on page pop up
10) Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. No online system is 100% secure; if you suspect misuse, contact us immediately.