At A Local Printer Ltd, we are fully dedicated to safeguarding your privacy. We adhere to the principles of the UK Data Protection Act 1998 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003, which include the EU Cookie Regulations of May 2011. Additionally, we comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation that came into effect on 25 May 2018.

 

This Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit this website. It also explains the legal basis for our data processing and your rights regarding your data.

If we ask for personal information when you use this website, please be assured it will only be used according to this privacy statement. A Local Printer may update this policy periodically by changing this page. You should review this page from time to time to stay informed about any changes.

The legal basis for processing your data is that it is (i) necessary for our legitimate interests in running and developing our services, and (ii) required to fulfil our contract with you.

We gather information about you to process your order and personalise your website experience by providing the information, products, or advice you've requested. The data collected is used solely for the intended purpose and is only shared with parties involved in fulfilling your order. Your personal details are never sold or shared with third parties.

We only use the personal data you provide to deliver the information, products, or advice you've requested. The data is collected and used solely for the purpose you specified. It is never sold or shared with third parties.

What information do we collect about you?

We collect information about you when you place an order online, request a quotation or a sample pack or create a customer account. Website usage information is collected via the use of Cookies.

 The information we collect may include:

Your Name

Your Address (and any other additional delivery addresses)

Telephone number (for production queries and delivery issues)

Email address (we use your email address as part of allowing you access to your account and to provide you with special offers and information that may be useful to you)

Other information necessary for processing your order such as credit/debit card payment is undertaken by PayPal UK.

 

What we do with the information we gather?

• We use the personal data you provide to supply you with the information, products or advice you have requested. 
• The information you provide allows us to process your order and manage your account.
• It enable us to keep accurate internal records
• We may use the information to improve our products and services 
• If you have contacted us through our Samples Request Form or Custom Quote Form and agreed to opt-in to our marketing communications we also use your information to contact you using the email you have provided about money saving offers, special promotions, flash sales, new products and services which we think may be of interest to you.
• We also supply certain data to our selected third party suppliers, Reviews and Dotmailer, who manage our independent product and service reviews and the marketing email communications we send you. Both of these companies are GDPR compliant.

Any information and personal data are used solely for their intended purpose. They are never sold or shared with third parties, except those we use for communication. A Local Printer Limited complies with the Data Protection Act and is registered under Registration Number: Z8488092. 

Access to your information and correction

You have the right to request a copy of the information we hold about you, which will be provided within one month of your request. We will correct any inaccuracies free of charge within that same period. Additionally, you have the right to erasure, often called ‘the right to be forgotten’. Please contact us at info@alp-group.co.uk if you would like a copy of your information or wish to have your data deleted.

Security of the data we collect

We are dedicated to safeguarding your information. To prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have implemented appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial measures to protect the data we collect online. Payments and credit card transactions are securely processed through PayPal UK. All card details are managed directly by PayPal UK via their secure hosted payment system. Your information is protected by advanced encryption with a 128-bit SSL (Secure Socket Layer) from GlobalSign, a leading provider in online security.

Why we would like to contact you

Our e-marketing channels are used to promote our savings offers, flash sales, exclusive deals, new products, and special promotions. Existing customers might occasionally receive these communications, especially if they've contacted us through online forms. We encourage you to opt in to our mailing list to enjoy these exclusive email-only opportunities. Additionally, e-marketing helps us share information about new products, services, and other useful updates, often in our newsletters. We respect your inbox; you will receive no more than one newsletter each quarter and up to two special promotions per month. You can opt out anytime through your account settings or by clicking the unsubscribe link on any email.

Marketing on our Website

We produce many lovely products for our customers and sometimes use photos of your printed items on our product pages, blog, or social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest. We might also use 'overs' from completed jobs as samples if requested. Please let us know if you prefer your products not to be used in this manner. Any work with Copyright will not be shared.

Links to other websites

Our website may include links to external sites of interest. Once you click these links and leave our site, note that we have no control over these other websites. We are not responsible for the protection or privacy of any information you share there, as these sites are not covered by our privacy policy. Please exercise caution and review the privacy statement of each site you visit.

Cookies – what they are and how we use them

In this context, a cookie is not a chocolate chip biscuit but a small file that requests permission to be stored on your computer's hard drive. If you accept, the cookie is saved and helps analyse web traffic or notify you when you visit specific sites. Crucially, cookies 'recognise' you and enable web applications to respond individually, customising their functions by collecting and recalling information.

As a business, we use cookies to monitor which pages visitors access and how they interact with our website. This information helps us analyse traffic patterns to enhance our site and serve our customers more effectively. We handle this traffic data only for statistical analysis, and it is deleted after the review.

Cookies help us enhance your experience by letting us see which pages you find useful. They do not give us access to your computer or personal information beyond what you choose to share. You can accept or decline cookies at any time. Cookies do not collect personal data. Like most website owners, we have used cookies to benefit visitors. EU laws now require us to inform you and offer an option to disable them. The term ‘cookie‘ also covers ‘web beacons’ and ‘Flash cookies’ which serve similar purposes. ‘Your computer’ includes any internet-connected device such as laptops, tablets, or phones.

 

We may use cookies now or in the future in these categories:

 

Essential – necessary for the website to work properly; must be accepted.

Performance – These cookies track visitor activity without collecting personal data, helping us improve site structure and navigation, and suggest relevant pages. You can opt out of usage statistics.

Targeting – Also known as marketing, these cookies help advertisers show relevant ads based on your interests. We do not use targeting cookies.

Functionality – these improve the functionality of our site, allowing faster browsing, cart management and other such features. Not allowing may affect how the site behaves for you.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of essential cookies. You can choose to accept other cookies. Click the Cookie icon in the bottom left corner of the screen and select 'Details' to view and manage the full list of cookies we use allow.

Regarding emails, we may employ web beacons to determine if our emails are opened and if links are clicked. This helps us avoid sending unwanted messages. If you select plain text downloads instead of HTML, the web beacon is disabled. Additionally, all our emails include an option for you to opt out entirely.

In continuing to use our website you are agreeing to our use of cookies as outlined above.

How to contact us
Data Protection Officer, A Local Printer Ltd, Solutions House,18 Robell Way, Water Lane, Storrington RH20 3DN
info@alp-group.co.uk

Changes to our Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Policy is under regular review and updates will be placed on this page. Our Privacy Policy was last reviewed 15/11/25