At Elite Cigar Shop, your privacy is as respected as the heritage of the Habanos we curate. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. Information Collection

We collect information necessary to fulfill your luxury experience, including your name, shipping address, and email. Furthermore, to comply with UK law regarding the sale of tobacco, we collect data required for mandatory age verification to ensure all patrons are 18 years of age or older.

2. Data Usage

Your data is strictly utilized for the processing of orders, secure delivery via our premium couriers, and, should you opt-in, exclusive invitations to rare vitola releases and private reserve offerings. We do not sell or trade your personal information to third-party marketers.

3. Security & Payments

All transactions are processed through encrypted, industry-leading payment gateways. Elite Cigar Shop does not store your credit or debit card details on our local servers. Our website is secured with SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology to ensure your digital footprint is protected.

4. Cookies & Analytics

We utilize cookies to enhance your browsing experience, such as remembering your preferences and the items in your humidor cart. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may impact the functionality of our digital shop.

5. Your Rights

As a resident of the UK, you have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, to request corrections, or to ask for the deletion of your data (subject to legal record-keeping requirements for tobacco sales).

6. Contact Us

For inquiries regarding your data or our privacy practices, please contact our concierge at sales@elitecigarshop.co.uk.