Barrington Interiors – Privacy Policy

Last updated: 16/11/2025

Barrington Interiors (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or contact us for services.

By using our website or submitting your details, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Barrington Interiors
Worthing, United Kingdom
Email: info@barringtoninteriors.co.uk
Phone: N/A

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following information:

2.1 Information you provide directly

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Home address (for surveys/quotations)

• Details about the job or project

• Messages you send us through forms or email

2.2 Automatically collected information

When you use our website:

• IP address

• Device type

• Browser type

• Pages viewed

• Basic analytics data

2.3 Cookies

We may use essential and analytical cookies.
You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Provide quotations and arrange home visits

• Respond to enquiries

• Carry out agreed works

• Manage bookings and payment records

• Improve our website and services

• Send updates related to your project (not marketing)

We do not sell your data.
We do not spam you.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal grounds:

• Contractual necessity: to provide quotes and perform our services

• Legitimate interests: for business operations, communication, and record-keeping

• Consent: when submitting website forms or accepting cookies

• Legal obligation: record retention for tax and accounting
  
  

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain data only as long as necessary:

• Enquiries: up to 12 months

• Quotes & project records: up to 6 years (legal requirement)

• Photos of completed work: indefinitely unless you ask for removal

• Financial records: 6 years for accounting compliance
  
  

6. Who We Share Data With

We only share data when necessary:

• Subcontractors (electricians, plasterers, etc.) when needed for your project

• Payment processors/banks

• Accountants

• Website hosting & analytics providers

All third parties must handle your data securely and legally.

7. Your Data Rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access your data

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Request a copy of your data

• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@barringtoninteriors.co.uk.

8. How We Protect Your Data

We take strong security measures to keep your data safe:

• Encrypted devices

• Secure email systems

• Password-protected storage

• Limited access to personal information
  No system is 100% secure, but we follow industry best practices.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under 16.
We do not knowingly collect children’s data.

10. Links to Other Websites

If our website links to external sites, we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally.
The latest version will always be posted here with the updated date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns, contact us:

Barrington Interiors
Email:  info@barringtoninteriors.co.uk
Phone: N/A