Privacy Policy

Last updated: 28/02/2026
Website: www.softsignals.co.uk
Brand: SoftSignals
Legal Entity: Print Realm (trading as SoftSignals)
Registered Address: 51 Richmond Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0PQ
Email: hello@softsignals.co.uk


1. Who We Are

SoftSignals is a trading division of Print Realm, a UK-based business.

For the purposes of UK data protection law, Print Realm is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Throughout this policy, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Print Realm trading as SoftSignals.


2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data when you:

  • Place an order

  • Contact us

  • Subscribe to our email marketing

  • Browse our website

Order Information

When you make a purchase, we collect:

  • Full name

  • Billing address

  • Delivery address

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Order details

Payment details are processed securely by our payment provider (SumUp). We do not store full card details.


Contact Information

When you contact us, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Any information you provide in your message


Website Usage Data

We use Google Analytics to collect:

  • IP address (anonymised where possible)

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring websites

This helps us improve website performance and user experience.


Email Marketing Data

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect:

  • Name (if provided)

  • Email address

Marketing emails are sent via Mailchimp.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.


3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Process and fulfil orders

  • Deliver products

  • Provide customer support

  • Manage returns and refunds

  • Send transactional emails

  • Improve website functionality

  • Send marketing communications (if consented)

We do not sell or rent your personal data.


4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on:

Contract

To process your order and fulfil our agreement.

Legal Obligation

To meet accounting and tax requirements.

Legitimate Interests

To improve our services and respond to enquiries.

Consent

For marketing communications and certain cookies.


5. Payment Processing – SumUp

Payments are processed securely by SumUp.

When you make a payment, your payment details are transmitted directly to SumUp. We do not store full card numbers.

You can view SumUp’s Privacy Policy on their website for further information.


6. Email Marketing – Mailchimp

We use Mailchimp to manage our email marketing.

If you subscribe, your data may be stored on Mailchimp servers, which may be located outside the UK. Mailchimp uses appropriate safeguards to comply with UK GDPR.

You may withdraw consent at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any marketing email.


7. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.

Google may store data on servers outside the UK. Appropriate safeguards are in place under international data transfer mechanisms.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking via your browser settings or Google’s opt-out tools.


8. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

  • Delivery providers (e.g., Royal Mail or courier services)

  • SumUp (payment processing)

  • Mailchimp (email marketing)

  • Website hosting providers

  • Accounting software providers

We only share data necessary for service provision.


9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary.

For example:

  • Order records: retained for 6 years for tax purposes

  • Email marketing data: until you unsubscribe

  • Enquiries: retained for customer service purposes


10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction

  • Request erasure

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact:

📧 hello@softsignals.co.uk

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk


11. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Enable essential website functions

  • Analyse website traffic via Google Analytics

  • Support marketing and email functionality

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

A separate Cookie Policy is available for further details.


12. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data.

However, no online system can be guaranteed completely secure.


13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on this page.