Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 25 February 2026
Website: www.underthebar.co.uk
Company Name: Underthebar
Email: contactus@underthebar.co.uk
Phone: +44 7919 154960

Underthebar is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or purchase from us.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Billing and shipping address
  • Payment details (processed securely by payment providers)
  • Order history
  • Messages sent through contact forms

Information collected automatically:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Cookies and usage data

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To process and deliver orders
  • To respond to enquiries
  • To provide customer support
  • To send order confirmations and updates
  • To improve our website and services
  • To prevent fraud and enhance security
  • To comply with legal obligations

We only process your data where we have a lawful basis to do so.

3. Payment Information

We do not store full payment card details. Payments are processed securely through trusted third-party payment providers.

4. Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or opt in to marketing communications:

  • We may send promotional emails
  • You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link
  • We do not sell your personal data to third parties

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Payment service providers
  • Delivery and courier companies
  • IT and website hosting providers
  • Legal or regulatory authorities where required

We only share the minimum data necessary to provide our services.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • For order and accounting purposes
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To resolve disputes

When no longer required, data is securely deleted.

7. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at contactus@underthebar.co.uk.

8. Cookies

We use cookies to improve website functionality, analyse traffic, and enhance user experience. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.