Last updated: April 16, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Modern English Digital Ltd (trading as Modern English Merch Services) (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit and make purchases from this e-commerce store (the “Store”) and associated services (the “Services”).
Modern English Digital Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales under company number 17154262.
This Store is operated as part of a commercial collaboration with Nile Rodgers Productions, LLC (New York, USA). While Modern English Digital Ltd (trading as Modern English Merch Services) is the primary data controller, both parties have a shared commercial interest in the Store and in ensuring lawful, secure, and transparent data processing practices.
The Store is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide and operate the Services.
By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Modern English Digital Ltd (trading as Modern English Merch Services)
Company Number: 17154262
Registered in England and Wales
Email: info@modernenglish.co.uk
Address: 79 Tib Street, Manchester, M4 1LS, United Kingdom
We collect personal information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to you.
Name, billing and shipping address
Email address and phone number
Account details (username, password, preferences)
Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)
Communications with customer support
Purchases, returns, exchanges, and order history
Items viewed, added to cart, or wishlisted
IP address and device identifiers
Browser type and device information
Usage data (pages visited, interactions, navigation paths)
Cookie identifiers and tracking data
Engagement behaviour and preferences
Consent records
We collect personal data from:
Direct interactions (e.g. purchases, account creation, support requests)
Automated technologies (cookies, tracking tools)
Service providers (e.g. Shopify, payment processors)
Partners and affiliated entities
We use personal data for the following purposes:
Process orders, payments, and fulfilment
Manage accounts and customer support
Facilitate returns and exchanges
Tailor the shopping experience
Recommend relevant products
Improve performance and usability of the Store
Send marketing communications (with consent)
Deliver targeted advertising via platforms such as Meta and Google
Detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity
Maintain platform security
Comply with legal obligations
Respond to regulatory or law enforcement requests
We rely on the following lawful bases:
Contractual necessity
Legal obligation
Legitimate interests (business improvement, fraud prevention)
Consent (marketing and non-essential cookies)
We use cookies and similar technologies.
Strictly necessary cookies
Analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics)
Marketing cookies (e.g. Meta Pixel)
Non-essential cookies are disabled by default
Activated only after explicit user consent
Managed via a GDPR-compliant cookie banner
You may withdraw consent at any time.
The Store is hosted by Shopify. Shopify processes personal data to:
Provide and operate the Store
Improve platform functionality
Enable features such as checkout, analytics, and security
Data you provide is shared with Shopify and may be processed in other jurisdictions. Shopify may also process data across multiple merchants to support enhanced services and analytics.
Shopify acts as an independent data controller for certain processing activities.
We may share personal data with:
Shopify (platform provider)
Payment processors
Shipping and logistics partners
Hosting and infrastructure providers
Analytics and marketing platforms
Nile Rodgers Productions, LLC for reporting, analytics, and commercial collaboration
Regulatory authorities or law enforcement where required
In connection with legal claims or business transactions
Your data may be transferred outside the UK or EEA.
We rely on:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Adequacy decisions
Other lawful transfer mechanisms
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
Orders and financial records: up to 7 years
Marketing data: until consent is withdrawn
Analytics data: anonymised where possible
Under applicable law, you may have rights to:
Access your data
Correct inaccuracies
Request deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent
Opt-out of targeted advertising
Requests can be made via: info@modernenglish.co.uk
You may also exercise certain rights directly with Shopify where applicable.
The Services are not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 16.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational safeguards, including:
Encryption (SSL)
Secure payment processing
Access controls and monitoring
However, no system is completely secure.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked from the Store.
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://www.ico.org.uk
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be published with a revised date.
Modern English Digital Ltd (trading as Modern English Merch Services)
Email: info@modernenglish.co.uk
Address: 79 Tib Street, Manchester, M4 1LS, United Kingdom