Privacy Policy for The Birch Hen

Last updated: 15 May 2026

The Birch Hen (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK GDPR.

If you have any questions, you can contact us at: thebirchhen@outlook.com

We collect the following information:

• Email address when you sign up for our newsletter or updates
• Name (optional)
• Any information you send us directly via email or social media messages

When you visit our website, basic technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages viewed

This is standard for most websites and helps us understand how people use our site.

We use your information to:

• Send newsletters, updates, and announcements
• Share information about new products, launches, or events
• Improve our website and user experience
• Respond to messages or enquiries
• Meet legal or regulatory requirements

We never sell your data. We never share your data with third parties for marketing.

Under UK GDPR, we process your data on the following bases:

• Consent — when you sign up for our newsletter
• Legitimate interest — to maintain and improve our website
• Legal obligation — where required by law

You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email or by contacting us directly.

Your data is stored securely using reputable third‑party services such as:

• GoDaddy (website hosting)
• Email marketing providers (for newsletters)

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

We keep your information only for as long as necessary:

• Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
• Enquiry emails: up to 12 months
• Website analytics: typically 26 months (depending on provider settings)

You can request deletion at any time.

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent
• Object to certain types of processing
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, email us at: thebirchhen@outlook.com

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Improve site performance
• Understand visitor behaviour
• Enable basic website functions

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

We may use trusted third‑party services for:

• Website hosting
• Email newsletters
• Analytics
• Social media integrations

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and must protect it under their own privacy policies.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, contact:

The Birch Hen   Email: thebirchhen@outlook.com