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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 31 May 2026

This is a portfolio demonstration site. Template Store is not a real business. No real products are sold, no real payments are processed, and any orders placed are for demonstration purposes only. Stripe operates in test mode, so no money changes hands. This policy describes how the demo handles data anyway, for transparency.

1. Who runs this site

This site is operated by Harry Miller as part of a personal software-engineering portfolio. It is not a registered company. You can contact the operator at harrytmiller42@gmail.com.

2. What data is collected

The site only collects what is needed to demonstrate an e-commerce flow:

Account data — email address, name and password (hashed) when you sign up.
Order data — name, email, shipping address and items placed at demo checkout.
Contact data — name, email and message if you use the contact form.
Technical data — IP address, browser type and basic logs created automatically by the hosting platform.
Payment data — handled entirely by Stripe in test mode. Card numbers never touch this site or its database.

3. Why it is collected

To demonstrate a working e-commerce platform: authentication, order processing, email notifications and an admin panel. The data is not used for marketing, profiling, or sold to anyone.

4. Lawful basis (UK GDPR)

Processing relies on consent (given when you submit a form, accept cookies, or place a demo order) and legitimate interests (operating and securing the site). You can withdraw consent at any time by emailing the address above and requesting deletion.

5. Third-party services

The site uses the following providers, each with their own privacy policy:

Clerk — authentication and user accounts
Stripe (test mode) — payment processing simulation
Resend — transactional emails (order confirmation, shipped, cancelled)
Vercel — site hosting
Neon — database hosting (PostgreSQL)

6. Cookies

The site uses strictly necessary cookies (sign-in session, shopping cart). It does not use advertising or analytics cookies. A consent banner is shown on first visit.

7. Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

Access the data held about you
Have it corrected if inaccurate
Have it deleted
Object to or restrict processing
Receive a copy in a portable format
Complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk)

To exercise any of these rights, email harrytmiller42@gmail.com.

8. Retention

Demo data is retained only as long as it is useful for demonstration. You may request deletion at any time. Account and order records may be cleared periodically without notice as this is a development environment.

9. Changes

This policy may be updated at any time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision.