Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

This policy outlines what we collect, how we use it, and the safeguards we put in place to protect it.

Contact us at weborders@freedombrewery.com if you have any concerns or wish to request access to the data we hold on you.

This Privacy Policy is reviewed regularly and was last reviewed in January 2020. We will post the most current version on our website, and we recommend you check this page regularly to stay up to date.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully and ensure that you understand it. Your acceptance of this Privacy Policy is deemed to occur upon your first use of our site. If you do not accept and agree with this Privacy Policy, you must stop using our site immediately.

Definitions and Interpretation

In this Policy, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

• Account means an account required to access and/or use certain areas and features of our site.
• Cookie means a small text file placed on your computer or device by our site when you visit certain parts of our site and/or when you use certain features of our site. Details of the Cookies used by our site are set out in this document.
• Cookie Law means the relevant parts of the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003.
• Personal data means any data that relates to an identifiable person who can be directly or indirectly identified from that data. In this case, it means personal data that you give to us via our site. This definition incorporates the definitions provided in the EU Regulation 2016/679 – the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).
• We, Us, or Our means Freedom Brewery, a limited company registered in England under company number 05289932, whose registered address is Freedom Brewery Ltd, Bagot’s Park, Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire, WS15 3ER.

Information About Us

Our Site is owned and operated by Freedom Brewery Ltd, registered in England under company number 05289932, with registered address Bagot’s Park, Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire, WS15 3ER. Our VAT number is 180400055.

What Does This Policy Cover?

This Privacy Policy applies only to your use of our Site. Our Site may contain links to other websites. We have no control over how your data is collected, stored, or used by other websites. We advise you to check the privacy policies of any such websites before providing data to them.

Your Rights

As a data subject, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

• The right to be informed about our collection and use of personal data.
• The right of access to the personal data we hold about you.
• The right to rectification if any personal data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete.
• The right to be forgotten – the right to ask us to delete any personal data we hold about you. We only hold your personal data for a limited time, but you may request deletion sooner by contacting us at weborders@freedombrewery.com.
• The right to restrict (i.e., prevent) the processing of your personal data.
• The right to data portability (obtaining a copy of your personal data to re-use with another service or organisation).
• The right to object to our use of your personal data for particular purposes.
• Rights with respect to automated decision-making and profiling, where applicable.

If you have any complaints about our use of your personal data, please contact us using the details above. If we are unable to help, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

What Data Do We Collect?

Depending on your use of our Site, we may collect some or all of the following personal and non-personal data:

• Name
• Business/company name
• Job title and profession
• Contact information such as email addresses and telephone numbers
• Demographic information such as postcode, preferences, and interests
• IP address
• Web browser type and version
• Operating system
• Activity on our Site, including referring URLs and exit pages

How Do We Use Your Data?

All personal data is processed and stored securely, for no longer than necessary for the purpose it was collected. Our lawful bases for processing include contract performance, consent, and legitimate interests. Specifically, we may use your data for:

• Providing and managing your Account
• Personalising and tailoring your experience on our Site
• Supplying our products and services to you
• Replying to emails from you
• Sending marketing emails (with your consent, which you may withdraw at any time)
• Conducting market research
• Analysing your use of our Site to improve the user experience

How and Why Do We Store Your Data?

We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described, or as long as we have your consent. Some or all of your data may be stored outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We will take all reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated as safely and securely as within the UK.

We implement security measures including:

• Securing connections to our website
• Controlling internal access to personal information

Do We Share Your Data?

We may share your data with third parties to provide products and services on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, delivery services, advertising, marketing). Where necessary, we take steps to ensure third parties handle your data safely and legally.

We may anonymise and share aggregate data with partners, affiliates, or investors. Where data is processed outside the EEA, we take reasonable steps to ensure equivalent protection.

We may also be legally required to share your data in cases of court orders or legal proceedings.

How Can You Control Your Data?

You may restrict our use of your data for marketing by unsubscribing from emails or using UK preference services (TPS, CTPS, MPS). You may access the Site without providing any data, but some features may require it.

How Can You Access Your Data?

You have the right to request a copy of personal data we hold at any time, free of charge. Contact us at weborders@freedombrewery.com.

Payment Methods: PayPal and Stripe

Payments are processed via PayPal or Stripe. By selecting a payment option, you consent to the transfer of personal data required for payment processing, including name, address, email, IP address, phone number, and order details. Data may be used for payment verification, fraud prevention, and credit checks. You may revoke consent, but it will not affect processing required for contracts.

Stripe Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/gb/privacy

PayPal Privacy Policy: https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full

Our Service Partners

• Mailchimp – for managing email marketing subscribers
• Google Analytics – for website performance analysis
• Stripe – for payment processing

Cookies

We may place first-party and third-party cookies to improve your experience, provide services, and for analytics and advertising purposes. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at weborders@freedombrewery.com, by telephone at 01283 840721, or by post at Freedom Brewery Ltd, Bagot’s Park, Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire, WS15 3ER.