Privacy Policy

Last updated: 18-02-2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Barking Cat Brew Co. (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and protects your personal data when you visit our website or purchase from us.

This policy complies with:

  • UK GDPR

  • Data Protection Act 2018

  • Privacy & Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

1. Who We Are

Barking Cat Brew Co. is a UK microbrewery and ecommerce retailer of alcoholic beverages.

Registered Address: Arthur Bray's Yard, West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset 
Company Number: 16500821
Email: info@barkingcatbrewco.co.uk

For the purposes of data protection law, we are the Data Controller of your personal data.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

A. Identity & Contact Data

  • Name

  • Billing address

  • Delivery address

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

B. Order & Transaction Data

  • Products purchased

  • Order history

  • Payment confirmation

  • Refund history

(Note: We do not store full card details. Payments are processed securely via third-party providers.)

C. Technical Data

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Cookies and usage data

D. Marketing Preferences

  • Email subscription status

  • Communication preferences

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data when you:

  • Place an order

  • Create an account

  • Subscribe to our newsletter

  • Contact us

  • Browse our website

  • Accept cookies

We may also receive data from payment providers and delivery companies.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following lawful purposes:

A. Contractual Necessity

To:

  • Process and deliver your orders

  • Take payment

  • Provide customer service

  • Manage returns and refunds

B. Legal Obligations

To:

  • Comply with tax and accounting requirements

  • Verify age for alcohol purchases

  • Prevent fraud

C. Legitimate Interests

To:

  • Improve our website

  • Analyse customer behaviour

  • Prevent misuse of our services

D. Consent

Where you opt in, we use your data to:

  • Send marketing emails

  • Place non-essential cookies

You may withdraw consent at any time.

5. Age Verification

As we sell alcohol, we may use age verification processes at checkout or delivery.

We only process data necessary to confirm that you are aged 18 or over.

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with trusted third parties including:

  • Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)

  • Delivery couriers

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email marketing providers

  • Accountants or professional advisers

  • Fraud prevention services

All third parties are required to protect your data.

We do not sell your personal data.

7. International Transfers

If any service providers are located outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place such as:

  • UK adequacy regulations

  • Standard contractual clauses

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Order records: typically 6 years (for tax purposes)

  • Marketing data: until you unsubscribe

  • Account data: until account closure or inactivity

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent

  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO

You can contact us at [Insert Email] to exercise your rights.

You may also complain to:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
www.ico.org.uk

10. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Secure payment gateways

  • Restricted staff access

  • Regular software updates

However, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

11. Marketing Communications

We will only send marketing emails if:

  • You have opted in, or

  • You have previously purchased from us and have not opted out (soft opt-in under PECR)

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in our emails.

12. Cookies

Our use of cookies is explained in our separate Cookie Policy.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on our website.

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Barking Cat Brew Co
Arthur Bray's Yard
West Quay Road
Poole
Dorset
BH15 1HT

Tel. 07943 225175