The BarnYard (Kent) Ltd

The BarnYard (Kent) Ltd is committed to providing you with an efficient and customised internet experience. This online privacy notice outlines when and why personal information is collected, how it is used, the conditions under which it may be disclosed, and how it is kept secure. This policy also sets forth our practices for obtaining personal information from other sources, such as written or verbal communications.

Who We Are?

We are The BarnYard, a company that hosts Weddings and Events, plus a daytime restaurant serving wholesome food from Wednesday-Sunday 9 am till 4 pm.

What Information Do We Collect?

Our Website and Mobile applications may receive, and store information based on your browser settings, which may include your browser type and operating system, the various BarnYard web pages you view. When applicable, we may compensate other websites that include links to our website.

When you use our table reservation system, call our Offices/Restaurant, create an online account, elect to receive offers, or purchase gift vouchers, we collect personal identifiable information and other information that you supply, such as your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, credit card details, day and month of your birth. We may also ask for additional information such as personal interests.

We may occasionally conduct sweepstakes and contests that offer you the opportunity to win prizes. As part of entering a sweepstakes, certain personally identifiable information such as name, mailing address and e-mail addresses may be requested.

Children’s Privacy: Our websites are not intended for children, and we do not knowingly solicit or collect personal information for persons under the age of 18.

How Is Personal Data Collected?

Examples include signing up for newsletters, submitting online enquiries, following/liking/subscribing to social media channels, asking questions via email or social media, entering sweepstakes/competitions and leaving reviews.

How Do We Use The Information We Collect?

We do not sell, trade, rent, or release your personal information to anyone outside our company or contractors, other than in compliance with this Privacy Notice.

We and our affiliates use the personal information to administer our business activities, provide customer service, personalise your digital experience, contact you concerning your booking(s), and make other products and services available to you. We share your information with credit card issuers, and other companies where necessary to complete your transaction. We may also use your information to send you promotional communications by mail or e-mail or share your information with our business partners.

How Do We Protect Personal Data?

Once data is received by The BarnYard, we will do our upmost to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data using several generally accepted industry standards, including the use of Encryption and Firewalls.

Along with trustworthy technology and operation security standards, we ensure our network and cloud-based systems are constantly monitored and protected against potential breaches resulting in loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction of personal or business data.

The BarnYard may distribute personal information to third party service providers such as web analytics companies and market researchers.

We also use such third parties to conduct data processing for including engagement in e-mail and direct mail communications, share sweepstakes and contests or compile information for us about the use of The BarnYard’s websites.

These parties are contractually prohibited from using personally identifiable information for any purpose other than the purpose that The BarnYard specifies. Although unlikely, in certain instances, The BarnYard may disclose your personally identifiable information when The BarnYard has reason to believe that it is necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against persons or entities, or when the Law requires us to.

The BarnYard makes every reasonable effort to maintain the accuracy of personal information. If you become aware that information The BarnYard maintains about you is incorrect or if you would like to update your information, please contact us using the details outlined at the end of this Privacy Notice.

How Long Will We Keep Your Data For?

Personal information will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil intended purposes, as required by law, or as outlined in relevant contracts.

What Are Your Rights?

As per GDPR, individuals are entitled to obtain any personal data relating to them which a business holds. This is referred to as a ‘Subject Access Request’ and must be made in writing to the Data Protection Officer, which can be contacted using the details outlined at the end of this Privacy Notice.

How Is My Data Used For Marketing Purposes?

Individuals may be contacted for direct marketing using personal data collected in accordance with this policy. The organisation never sends marketing communications via SMS or call without consent, nor passes on or sells details.

The BarnYard’s partners with third party ad networks to either display advertising on The BarnYard’s Website or to manage its advertising on other sites. The BarnYard’s ad network partners use cookies to collect non-personally identifiable information about your activities on our websites and other sites to provide you targeted advertising based upon your interests. If you would like to know more about cookies, the website ww.allaboutcookies.org provides useful information.

What If I Have A Complaint About Data Handling?

If there are concerns about how personal data is handled, contact the Data Protection Officer using the details at the end of this Privacy Policy. If unsatisfied, individuals can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

What If The Privacy Policy/Notice Changes?

By using our site you consent to our use of your personal information as described in this policy. The BarnYard reserves the right to modify this Privacy Notice and other practices at any time Any changes to this policy become effective upon posting of the revised policy to this site. Use of the site following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy then in effect.

What If I Have Questions Or Concerns?

 The BarnYard’s Data Protection contact details are:

• Name: The BarnYard
• Email Address: office@the-barnyard.com

All questions regarding matters relating to Data Protection are to be addressed to the aforementioned name.