Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Barlow & Co Ltd ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal data when you visit or use our website barlowltd.co.uk or contact us through our forms.

2. Data Controller

The data controller is Barlow & Co Ltd, registered in the UK.
If you have any queries about your data or this policy, please contact us at contact[at]barlowltd.co.uk.

3. Personal Data We Collect

Contact details: name, email, phone, company name, and message content (when using our contact form).
Technical information: IP address, browser type, and cookies — only if you consent to analytics cookies (Google Analytics).

4. How We Use Your Data

To respond to your enquiries and provide requested services.
To communicate with you about our consultancy services.
To monitor website usage through Google Analytics (only with your consent).

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Contract / legitimate interest: handling your contact requests.
Consent: when enabling analytics cookies.

6. Cookies & Google Analytics

We use essential cookies (Laravel session, CSRF token) to make our site work. With your consent, we also use Google Analytics to understand site usage. Analytics is anonymised and not used for advertising. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the “Change cookie settings” link in the footer.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell or lease your data. Data may only be shared if required by law or with your explicit consent.

8. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to handle your enquiry or as required by law. After that, it is securely deleted.

9. Data Security

We use secure connections (HTTPS), access controls, and regular reviews to protect your information.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and receive a copy of your personal data.
Correct inaccurate data.
Request deletion ("right to be forgotten").
Restrict or object to processing.
Withdraw consent (for analytics cookies).

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact[at]barlowltd.co.uk You can also complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): ico.org.uk.

11. External Links

Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with a new revision date.

Last updated: 9 September 2025