At AA Storz, operated by Aneeq Ashraf Ltd (UK), we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, make a purchase, or interact with our services.

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://aastorz.com.
We are Aneeq Ashraf Ltd, a UK-based company registered under the laws of England & Wales, operating under the brand name AA Storz.

Our registered office is located at:
182-184 High Street North, Office 14188, East Ham, London, E6 2JA, United Kingdom.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@aastorz.com

Comments

When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect and prevent spam.

An anonymised string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you use it.

After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if linked to Gravatar) will be visible to the public alongside your comment.

Media

If you upload images to our website, please avoid uploading files that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the site, so we advise uploading only clean, metadata-free images.

Cookies

When you visit AA Storz, we use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device to help websites operate efficiently.

Comment Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies will last for one year.

Login Cookies

When visiting our login page, we set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, several cookies are created to store your login information and display preferences:

  • Login cookies last two days.
  • Screen option cookies last one year.
  • Selecting “Remember Me” keeps your login active for two weeks.
    When you log out, login cookies are removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be stored in your browser containing the post ID of the edited article — this expires after one day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles or posts on this website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles).

Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited those websites directly.
These external sites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction with that embedded content — especially if you are logged into an account on their website.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those third-party platforms before interacting with embedded content.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal information to anyone.

However, certain data may be shared with trusted third parties for legitimate purposes:

  • Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) to complete transactions.
  • Courier services for order delivery.
  • Email services for communication and updates.

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email to maintain security.

All third-party partners comply with UK GDPR and data protection laws.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This helps us automatically recognise and approve any follow-up comments without delay.
  • User Accounts: For registered users, we store the personal information provided in their profile.
    • Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except for usernames).
    • Website administrators can also see and edit that information as required for maintenance and support.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request:

  • An exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any information you have provided.
  • The erasure of your personal data, except for data we are legally required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact privacy@aastorz.co.uk.
We respond to all requests within 30 days, in accordance with UK GDPR.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments and certain user inputs may be checked through an automated spam detection service or security system to protect our website and customers from malicious activity.

Data transfers, if any, are conducted securely and comply with UK and EU data protection laws.

How We Protect Your Data

We use SSL encryption, firewalls, and secure hosting to protect your personal data.
Access to data is restricted only to authorised personnel who require it to process orders, manage accounts, or provide customer support.

We regularly review and update our systems to maintain compliance with UK GDPR and ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) guidelines.

Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our website.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically, and any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.