1. Introduction and Scope

Collie Butchers Ltd ("The Company", "We", "Us") operates under the strict legal jurisdiction of the United Kingdom and is fully compliant with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as it applies in the UK. This document serves as the formal framework governing our interactions with your personal data and your contractual rights as a consumer of our food delivery services.

2. Data Controller Information

The designated Data Controller for Collie Butchers Ltd is the Executive Compliance Officer, located at St Bryde's Road, Kemnay, AB51 5RD, United Kingdom. Any inquiries regarding data portability, erasure, or rectification must be submitted in writing to info@apexwealthadvisors.sbs.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR: "processing is necessary for the performance of a contract." To fulfill your order for meat delivery, we must process your name, address, and financial identifiers. Furthermore, we operate under Article 6(1)(f) regarding "legitimate interests," specifically in the prevention of fraud and the optimization of our delivery routes.

4. Retention and Storage

Personal data related to transactions is retained for a period of seven (7) years to comply with UK HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) auditing requirements. Data not subject to statutory retention periods is purged within 24 months of the last active engagement by the user.

5. Perishable Goods and Liability

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, the standard 14-day "cooling off" period for distance selling does not apply to perishable goods. Collie Butchers Ltd maintains a strict policy regarding product integrity. Liability for product degradation passes to the consumer upon delivery to the specified address or a "safe place" designated by the consumer.

6. Security Measures

We employ AES-256 encryption for all data at rest and TLS 1.3 for data in transit. Our servers are physically located within the UK/EEA zone to ensure continuous protection under the highest global privacy standards. We conduct quarterly penetration testing and maintain a robust Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP).

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For the full 5,000-word legal codex, please contact our legal department directly at the registered address in Kemnay.