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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 5 July 2025

Barnfather IP is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or use our services.

1. Who We Are

Barnfather IP
Email: hello@barnfather-ip.com
Phone: +44 333 0428 303
Head Office:
1 Temple Close,
Huntingdon, Cambridge
PE29 3QX, UK

We are the data controller responsible for the personal information we collect and process.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact details (e.g. name, email, phone number)

  • Business information (e.g. company name, job title)

  • Communications sent via email or contact forms

  • Website usage data (e.g. IP address, browser type, device, pages visited)

  • Technical data (e.g. cookies, analytics)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide and manage our legal services

  • Respond to your enquiries

  • Manage our client relationships

  • Improve our website performance and security

  • Meet legal or regulatory obligations

  • Send relevant updates or marketing communications (with your consent)

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contract performance – to provide services to you

  • Legitimate interests – such as business development or security

  • Legal obligations – where required by applicable law

  • Consent – where you opt in to marketing or accept cookies

5. Sharing Your Data

We may share your information with:

  • IT and web service providers

  • Legal and regulatory bodies (if legally required)

  • Professional advisers (e.g. solicitors, accountants)

We ensure all third parties respect your data and handle it in compliance with applicable laws.

6. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for:

  • Providing services

  • Meeting legal and regulatory requirements

  • Resolving disputes or enforcing agreements

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you have rights including:

  • The right to access your personal data

  • The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data

  • The right to request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

  • The right to restrict or object to processing

  • The right to data portability

  • The right to withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@barnfather-ip.com.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our site, remember your preferences, and improve your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential cookies – Required for core functionality (e.g. security, navigation)

  • Analytics cookies – Help us understand site usage (e.g. via Google Analytics)

  • Functionality cookies – Remember choices like language or preferences

  • Third-party cookies – Used by embedded services or tools (e.g. maps, videos)

Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact website functionality.

10. External Links

Our website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their privacy policies separately.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact us at:

Email: hello@barnfather-ip.com
Phone: +44 333 0428 303
Postal Address:
Barnfather IP
1 Temple Close,
Huntingdon, Cambridge
PE29 3QX, UK