We are Akasco® Limited, a company registered in England with company registration number 13824998. Email: support@akasco.co.uk
We operate the website https://akasco.co.uk and sell our products via eBay,Amazon. Akasco® is our registered brand name and trademark protected under UK law. Akasco® is an online‑only retailer and does not operate a physical storefront.
2. Scope of this policy
This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data when you use our website or purchase products from us. It also explains your rights under UK data protection laws.
3. What personal data we collect and how we collect it
We collect your personal data in the following ways:
Directly from you, when you:
Place an order
Sign up for our newsletter
Contact us by email or website forms
Automatically, when you:
Visit our website (via cookies and analytics)
The types of data we may collect include:
Full name
Billing and shipping address
Email address and phone number
Payment and transaction information
IP address, browser type, device type
Order and product preferences
4. Why we collect your data (Lawful basis)
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
Contractual necessity – to fulfil orders and provide services
Legal obligation – for tax and accounting compliance
Legitimate interests – to improve our services and user experience
Consent – for sending marketing emails, where required
5. Marketing
If you’ve made a purchase or opted in to our mailing list, we may send you occasional emails about new products, promotions, or updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in our emails or by contacting us at support@akasco.co.uk.
6. Sharing of Personal Data
We may share your data with:
Payment providers (e.g. PayPal, Klarna)
Delivery companies (e.g. Royal Mail, Evri,DPD)
IT and cloud service providers
Professional advisors (e.g. accountants or legal advisers)
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
7. Klarna
To offer Klarna’s payment options, we pass to Klarna certain personal data (e.g., contact and order details) so Klarna can assess your eligibility. For details, visit:
Some of our service providers may process your data outside the UK. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses.
9. Data Security
We use secure servers and encryption methods to protect your personal data. Access is restricted to employees and contractors who need it to perform their duties.
10. Data Retention
We retain your data:
For up to 6 years for tax and legal purposes
Until you unsubscribe from marketing or request deletion (whichever is earlier)
11. Your Rights
You have the following rights:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion (the “right to be forgotten”)
Object to or restrict processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
You can exercise these rights by contacting us at support@akasco.co.uk. If you’re not satisfied, you can lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: support@akasco.co.uk Akasco® Limited is an online-only retailer. We do not operate a physical storefront or accept in-person enquiries. All customer support is provided via email and our website.
13. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be notified via email or a notice on our website. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
