Privacy Policy
The Butchers Arms, Carhampton
Last updated: January 2026
The Butchers Arms (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or use our services.
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Business name: The Butchers Arms
Location: Carhampton, Somerset, United Kingdom
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us using the details on our website.
2. What Information We Collect
Information you provide to us
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Enquiry details (such as table bookings, event enquiries, or contact forms)
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Device and operating system information
This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Respond to enquiries and messages
- Manage bookings or requests
- Improve our website and customer experience
- Maintain website security and performance
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
- Consent – where you have given clear permission
- Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business
- Legal obligation – where required by law
You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
5. How We Store and Protect Your Data
- Your data is stored securely and only accessed by authorised persons
- We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to prevent loss, misuse, or unauthorised access
- We only keep your data for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected
6. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly
- Understand how visitors use the site
- Improve performance and usability
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
7. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share data with trusted third parties only where necessary, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Booking or contact form services
All third parties are required to handle your data in accordance with UK data protection law.
8. Your Rights
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Request data portability
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
10. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).