Privacy Policy
High House Barn Events is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website or contact us regarding our venue and services.
1. Who We Are
High House Barn Events is an events and venue hire business based in the United Kingdom.
For the purpose of data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, we are the data controller of your personal data.
Contact details:
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Address: [Insert Business Address]
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Information you provide to us:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Event details (e.g. wedding date, guest numbers, type of event)
- Any additional information you provide via contact forms, email or phone
Information collected automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
- Respond to enquiries and provide information about our venue and services
- Manage bookings and plan your event
- Communicate with you regarding your enquiry or booking
- Improve our website and user experience
- Send marketing communications (only where you have opted in)
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent – when you opt in to receive marketing communications
- Contract – when processing is necessary to fulfil a booking or enquiry
- Legitimate interests – to improve our services and respond to enquiries
- Legal obligation – to comply with UK law
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share your data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:
- Event suppliers (e.g. caterers, photographers, planners)
- IT and website service providers
- Legal or regulatory authorities where required
All third parties are required to respect the security of your data.
6. Data Retention
We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary:
- Enquiries: up to 12 months
- Confirmed bookings: up to 7 years (for legal and tax purposes)
After this period, your data will be securely deleted.
7. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse website traffic.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. However, please note that no online transmission is completely secure.
9. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Address: [Insert Business Address]