Privacy

Last modified 29th January 2024.

Contents

• Contents
• Introduction
  • Data controller
  • Lawful basis for processing
  • Individual rights
  • Security
  • Disclosures
  • Changes to this privacy policy
• Cookies
• Data collected when you contact us
  • Comments
  • Contact forms
  • Website audit/health check request
  • Call back request
• Data collected for marketing purposes
  • Newsletter form
• Data collected by third parties on our behalf
  • Google Analytics
• Other data collected by third parties
  • Mapbox maps
  • YouTube video player

Introduction

We protect your personal data in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements. The GDPR requires data controllers like ourselves to document our lawful basis for processing personal data. It also gives you rights over how your data is processed. This privacy policy documents the data we collect, why and how we process it, and how to exercise your rights.

Data controller

The data controller responsible for this website is Alex Brooks, who can be contacted at Dorset Workshop, Manor Gardens, Wootton Fitzpaine, Bridport DT6 6NH.

This website contains links to third-party websites with their own data controllers and privacy policies. This privacy policy applies only to this website.

Lawful basis for processing

For each method by which we collect personal data, this privacy policy documents our lawful basis for processing the data. Where we rely on your consent to process your data, we explain how you can withdraw your consent and delete your data.

Individual rights

The GDPR gives you rights over how your personal data is processed. You can exercise your rights by contacting us. In some cases, you can also exercise your rights through automated systems, as described at the relevant points in this privacy policy.

Security

The GDPR requires us to implement appropriate technical measures to protect data. We verify the identity of any individual who requests access to data before granting access. We use Transport Layer Security (TLS, also known as SSL) to encrypt any data you supply to us through our website. Additional technical measures are described at the relevant points in this privacy policy.

Disclosures

In addition to any data sharing described elsewhere in this privacy policy, we may disclose data for legal reasons. If we suspect criminal activity, we may disclose data relating to those involved or affected to the appropriate authorities. We may also be obliged to disclose data if we receive a request from an appropriate authority.

Changes to this privacy policy

We may occasionally make changes to this privacy policy. Following any changes, the date at the top of this privacy policy will be updated. If any change allows for broader access to data, such changes will only apply to data collected after the date of the updated privacy policy.

Cookies

Cookies are small pieces of text that are stored by your browser. Each cookie has a name and is associated with a particular site. When your browser sends a request to a site (for example, to download a page, image, or video), the computer that responds (known as a server) may tell your browser to set up one or more cookies. When your browser makes further requests to the same site, it sends the cookies back to the server. This allows the server to remember you as you browse the site and provide features such as shopping baskets or password-protected areas. For more information on the cookies we use, see our cookie policy.

Data collected when you contact us

Comments

When you submit a comment through a ‘Leave a comment’ form on our site, we collect your name, e-mail address, and comment. We may choose to publish your name and comment on our site. C

You can delete a comment by contacting us with your request.

Lawful basis for processing: Consent given by the data subject.
Why? You have consented by checking the box on the ‘Leave a comment’ form.

Contact forms

When you submit your details through a contact form on our site, we collect personal data, including your name, telephone number, email address, and message. We will store this data within our email client and use it to contact you to discuss your furniture needs. Your contact information will then be stored in our CRM system for six months before deletion, along with records of any further correspondence.

Lawful basis for processing: Performance of a contract
Why? As requested, we will use your personal data to send you more information about our products and services.

Data collected for marketing purposes

Newsletter form

When you submit your details through the newsletter sign-up form on our site, we collect only your email address and your confirmed consent to receive these monthly emails. We will store this data within Mailchimp. You can unsubscribe from these emails anytime using the unsubscribe link within every email. For more information on how Mailchimp handles the data it collects, see their privacy policy: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/

Lawful basis for processing: Consent given by the data subject.
Why? Following your explicit consent, we will use your personal data to send you monthly emails containing information about our products and services, including advice and tips.

Data collected by third parties on our behalf

Just SO Media

Just SO Media hosts our site.

Lawful basis for processing: Compliance with a legal obligation.
Why? To comply with the GDPR obligation, implement appropriate technical measures to protect data.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track visitor interaction with our site to produce statistical reports. Google collects details of the pages you view and the time you viewed them, the features of your browser, and your IP address. For more information on how Google handles the data it collects, see Google’s privacy policy.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking on our site, see the Google Analytics section of our cookie policy. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking on all sites, use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Lawful basis for processing: Pursuance of our legitimate interests.
Why? This allows us to analyse how visitors interact with our site to improve our site and our services.

Other data collected by third parties

YouTube video player

When you view a page containing the YouTube video player, your browser connects to YouTube. For more information on how Google (the operator of YouTube) handles the data it collects, see Google’s privacy policy.