Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 16th June 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how The Milk Barn Café ("we", "us", or "our"), owned and operated as a sole trader by Steven Brown, collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]

1. Who We Are

The Milk Barn Café is owned and run by Steven Brown as a sole trader. As the data controller, Steven Brown is responsible for safeguarding your data and ensuring your privacy rights are respected as required by GDPR.

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Website Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous data regarding visits and interactions. This includes, but is not limited to:

• IP Addresses: Collected in an anonymised form.
• Usage Data: Information on how the website is accessed, including browser type, operating system, pages visited, and referral data.
• Cookie Data: Small text files that aid in tracking user behaviour and experience on our website.

The data gathered is used solely for improving our website functionality and enhancing the user experience. No personally identifiable information is extracted or misused through these analytics tools.

2.2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Understand and save user preferences.
• Compile aggregate data on website traffic and interactions.
• Improve our site’s performance and content relevance.

You have the option to disable cookies through your web browser settings. Please note that doing so may affect the functionality and overall user experience of our website.

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We are committed to processing your data fairly and lawfully. Our primary legal bases under GDPR for processing data include:

• Consent: By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies and Google Analytics as described herein.
• Legitimate Interests: We process anonymised data to improve website performance, enhance user experience, and support our business operations without infringing on your fundamental rights.

If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy or the use of cookies and analytics as described, please adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.

4. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used for analytical and administrative purposes including:

• Monitoring and analysing website performance.
• Understanding visitor behaviour to optimise content and services.
• Ensuring security and preventing fraud or unauthorised access.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise disclose your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. Any sharing of data with third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics, is governed by strict contractual obligations and in accordance with GDPR.

5. Data Storage, Security, and Retention

We take appropriate measures to safeguard your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. Data analysed via Google Analytics is typically retained in aggregate form and/or anonymised, ensuring that individual visitors cannot be identified.

We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable laws. Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you are entitled to the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: Have your personal data corrected if inaccurate or incomplete.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where applicable.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Ask to limit how we process your data.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: Object to data processing on certain grounds.

To exercise any of these rights or if you have any questions about how we process your data, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies separately before providing any personal data.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

The Milk Barn Café
Email: [email protected]

This document has been prepared as a comprehensive guide to our privacy practices. We appreciate your trust in The Milk Barn Café and are committed to protecting your privacy while providing a welcoming online experience.

Additional Note: As data protection regulations evolve, we remain dedicated to updating this policy to maintain compliance with legal requirements and best practices. Stay informed by revisiting this page periodically.