Privacy Policy for Bernard & Co

Last Updated: July 7, 2025

1. Introduction

Bernard & Co (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you use our website (https://www.bernardandco.co.uk/) and our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

Name, address, and contact details (email, phone)
Business information (company name, job title)
Account credentials (if you register)
Payment and transaction information
Communications with us (emails, forms, support requests)
Usage data (IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, cookies)
Any other information you provide voluntarily

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide, operate, and improve our services
Process orders and payments
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Send updates, newsletters, and marketing (with your consent)
Personalize your experience on our website
Maintain the security and integrity of our systems
Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

Your consent
Performance of a contract
Compliance with legal obligations
Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services, preventing fraud)

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

Service providers (IT, payment processors, marketing, analytics)
Legal authorities if required by law
Business partners (with your explicit consent)
Successors in the event of a business transfer

6. International Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Request data portability
Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

10. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

11. Third-Party Links

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

12. Contact Us

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

Email: info@bernardandco.co.uk

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via our website or by email.