This Privacy Policy describes how Barbirolli Society collects, uses, and shares personal information of users of our website, www.barbirollisociety.co.uk (the “Website”). This policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access the Website (collectively, “Users”).

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about Users, including:

• Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address. We collect this information when you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a contact form, or otherwise communicate with us.
• Non-Personal Information: This includes information that does not directly identify you. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information about your usage of the Website. We collect this information through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities over time and across different websites. Cookies are small data files stored on your hard drive or in device memory that help us improve our Website and your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To Provide and Maintain the Website: We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve our Website, and to provide you with the services and information you request.
• To Communicate with You: We use your information to respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send you updates, newsletters, and other communications.
• To Personalize Your Experience: We use your information to personalize your experience on our Website, such as by recommending content that may be of interest to you.
• To Analyze and Improve Our Website: We use your information to analyze trends, track usage, and gather demographic information about our user base as a whole. This helps us improve the design and functionality of our Website.
• For Marketing Purposes: With your consent, we may use your information to send you promotional materials and other marketing communications.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as email marketing, data analytics, and hosting services. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your personal information.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties with your consent.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption: We use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online.
• Secure Storage: We store your information on secure servers that are protected by firewalls and other security measures.
• Access Controls: We limit access to your information to authorized personnel who need it to perform their job duties.

Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

5. Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You have the right to have inaccurate or incomplete personal information corrected.
• Deletion: You have the right to have your personal information deleted, subject to certain exceptions.
• Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as marketing.
• Restriction: You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@barbirollisociety.co.uk. We may require you to verify your identity before processing your request.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

To determine the appropriate retention period for personal information, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure of your personal information, the purposes for which we process your personal information, and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means, and the applicable legal requirements.

7. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Barbirolli Society. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@barbirollisociety.co.uk. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our Website. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Barbirolli Society
info@barbirollisociety.co.uk

11. Company Information

Barbirolli Society was founded in 1825 by Barbara Rolli and is still run by the Rolli family today. Our commitment to protecting your privacy and providing expert guidance in UK business, finance, and legal compliance remains as strong as ever.