Privacy policy
Effective Date: 21/04/2025
Barker Interiors respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.barkerinteriors.co.uk, particularly when using our contact form.
This policy is designed to comply with:
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applicable in the European Economic Area (EEA)
1. Information We Collect
When you use our contact form, we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Message content
- IP address
- Browser and device data (via cookies or analytics tools)
2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent: When you voluntarily submit the contact form
- Legitimate Interest: To respond to your inquiry or support requests
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries submitted via our contact form
- Communicate with you regarding your request
- Maintain and improve our website
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers such as:
- Website hosting platforms
- Email service providers
- Analytics services
These providers only access your data to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect it.
5. Your Rights (GDPR and CCPA)
If you’re in the EEA (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, email us at: info@barkerinteriors.co.uk
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
7. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Understand how visitors interact with our website
- Improve functionality and performance
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner (if implemented).
8. Data Transfers
If you’re located in the EEA and your data is processed outside the EEA (e.g., in the U.S.), we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are in place.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in relevant jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review the policy regularly.
11. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at: info@barkerinteriors.co.uk
