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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 July 2026

Before you launch: replace the bracketed placeholders below (business name, contact email, address) with your real details. If you register as a sole trader or company with HMRC, use that registered name and address.

Who we are

Bar & Bell ("we", "us", "our") is operated by [Your Name / Business Name], based in the United Kingdom. This policy explains what personal data we collect from visitors to barandbell.co.uk, why we collect it, and what rights you have over it, in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

What we collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

Email address — when you sign up to our newsletter via the signup form.
Usage data — such as pages visited, time on site, and referral source, collected automatically through analytics tools if enabled.
Cookies — small files stored on your device to support site functionality and, where consented to, analytics. See our cookie banner for details and to manage your preferences.

Why we collect it

We use your data to:

Send the newsletter you signed up for, including workouts, articles, and occasional product recommendations (some of which may be affiliate links — see our Affiliate Disclosure).
Understand how visitors use the site so we can improve content.
Meet legal obligations, where applicable.

Our legal basis for sending marketing emails is your explicit consent, given when you submit the signup form. You can withdraw this consent at any time.

How we store and protect your data

Email addresses are stored with our email service provider [name your provider, e.g. ConvertKit / MailerLite]. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes above, or until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email)
Complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled

Third-party services

We may use third-party tools for hosting (Netlify), email delivery, and analytics. These providers process data on our behalf and are bound by their own privacy and data protection commitments. We recommend reviewing their policies directly for full detail.

Contact us

For any questions about this policy or your data, contact us at [your email address].