Privacy Notice

Last updated: 10th January 2026

Bark and Stride is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or contact us.

Who We Are

Business name: Bark and Stride
Location: Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Email: info@barkandstride.co

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please get in touch using the email address above or via our contact page.

What Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you choose to provide to us.

Contact & Enquiry Forms

When you contact us through our website, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • The service you’re enquiring about
  • Any message or additional information you provide

This information is sent directly to us via email and is not used for marketing purposes.

Website Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve performance, usability, and content.

Google Analytics may collect:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Device and browser type
  • Approximate location (not precise GPS data)

This data is anonymised and does not personally identify you.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information only for legitimate business purposes, including:

  • Responding to enquiries and booking requests
  • Communicating with you about our services
  • Improving our website and user experience

We do not:

  • Send newsletters or marketing emails
  • Sell or rent your personal data
  • Use your data for automated decision-making

Cookies

OuOur website uses cookies to help it function properly and to collect anonymous analytics data.

  • Essential cookies are required for the website to work correctly
  • Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it

We use a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept, reject, or manage cookies in line with UK GDPR requirements. Analytics cookies are only used once consent has been given.

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as page views and traffic sources. This data does not identify you personally.

You can also control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

How We Store and Protect Your Data

  • Form submissions are sent securely to our business email address
  • We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data
  • We only keep personal data for as long as necessary to deal with your enquiry or meet legal obligations

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not share your personal data with third parties, except:

  • Website hosting and technical providers (such as our hosting platform or analytics tools) where necessary for site operation
  • Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law

Your Data Protection Rights (UK GDPR)

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

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict how your data is processed

To exercise any of these rights, please email info@barkandstride.co.

Third-Party Links

Our website may occasionally link to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page.