Privacy Policy
Last updated: [20/09/2025]
Bear & Co Ltd are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled safely and responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website or contact us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you use our website or contact us directly:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Any other information you choose to provide via our contact form or email
2. How We Use Your Information
We collect your information in order to:
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Respond to your enquiries and provide requested services
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Contact you about your enquiry or booking
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Improve our services and website experience
We will only use your information for the purposes stated above and never sell or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we process your personal data based on:
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Consent – when you provide your details via our website contact form
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Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and manage business communications
4. Data Storage and Security
Your personal data is stored securely and only accessible to authorised personnel.
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
5. Data Retention
We will keep your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
You have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction of any inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your personal data (where applicable)
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data is being misused
7. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Bear & Co Ltd
Email: info@bearandcoltd.com
Phone: 0191 323 5161