Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [7th April 2025]
Last Updated: [7th April 2025]

At The Dutch Barn we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

When you use our website and fill out forms, we may collect the following types of personal data:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Any other information you voluntarily provide

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide for the following purposes:

To respond to your enquiries or requests
To provide support or services you’ve asked for
To communicate with you (if you've opted in)
To improve our website and services

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we must have a lawful basis to process your personal data. We rely on the following:

Your consent (e.g., when you submit a form)
Our legitimate interests, such as responding to enquiries
Performance of a contract, if applicable

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it with:

Service providers or contractors who assist us in operating our website or providing services (under strict confidentiality)
Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

6. International Transfers

If your personal data is transferred outside the UK (e.g., to a server or service provider abroad), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK ICO
Data processing agreements ensuring GDPR-level protection

7. How We Protect Your Information

We take security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures, including:

Secure transmission (HTTPS)
Access controls
Data minimisation

However, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies.

For more information, see our [Cookie Policy].

9. Your Rights Under UK Data Protection Law

You have the following rights:

Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
Restrict how we use your data
Object to certain types of processing
Data portability – request your data in a machine-readable format
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at 📧 hello@dbarn.co.uk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
🔗 https://ico.org.uk

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the new "Effective Date" listed at the top.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 hello@dbarn.co.uk

📍 The Dutch Barn, Newstead Lane, Stamford, Lincs, PE9 4SA

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