Last updated on 26/02/2024

At herd we respect your privacy, and aim to comply with the latest data protection regulations. This policy explains how we collect and handle data relating to website visitors. Please note that this policy may be altered in the future.

Who collects the information? 

The information is being collected by herd property limited, and the person responsible for handling data is Joe Brennan, who can be contacted via email at joe@herdproperty.co.uk, or by writing to 20 Charlton Road, Tetbury GL8 8DY. Alternatively, phone: 07766 446 518. 

How do we collect information? 

Information can be collected in the following ways: 

• If you contact us via our enquiry form. 

• If you sign up to our mailing list. 

Anonymous data (relating to your computer/device, not to you personally) is also collected whenever someone merely visits one of our web pages. This uses the Google Analytics service, and it involves the use of cookies (see cookie policy). 

What information is collected? 

For enquiries and/or purchases we will only collect the minimum information required for the purposes of being able to contact you. 

The anonymous data relating to website traffic is limited to details of the device or connection being used to access our website (including the IP address of your computer, the country the connection is made from, the browser, etc.) and a record of the pages visited, plus the time spent on each page. 

How is your data used? 

When you contact us or sign up for our newsletter, your data is only used for the corresponding purposes. We will not pass your contact details and other personal data to a third party. 

Some data will also be used for internal record keeping (e.g. for the accounts that we are legally obliged to maintain), and to help us assess how to improve the services that we offer. 

Anonymous data collected from cookies is used purely to compile statistics regarding the website traffic so that we can judge how well the website is performing. The data is collected and the statistics are compiled using the Google Analytics service. Click for general information about how Google's services impact your privacy, or click for the Google Analytics privacy policy. 

Who has access to your information? 

We will not sell or rent your information to third parties. 

We will not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Personal information will only be given to a third party when we are legally obliged to do so.  

Anonymous data derived from cookies may be shared with third parties, but only for technical purposes, not marketing ones. 

Use of Google Web Fonts 

In order to present our contents correctly and make them graphically appealing across all browsers, we use script libraries and font libraries such as Google Web Fonts (https://www.google.com/webfonts) on this website. Google Web Fonts are transferred to your browser's cache to avoid multiple loading. If your browser does not support Google Web Fonts or does not allow access, content will be displayed in a default font.  

• Calling script libraries or font libraries automatically triggers a connection to the library operator. In theory, it is possible – but currently also unclear whether and, if so, for what purposes – that operators of corresponding libraries collect data. 

• The privacy policy of the library operator Google can be found here: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy. 

• By using our website and accepting our privacy policy, you consent to the use of Google Web Fonts and data usage, as per the operator Google. 

Your consent 

We will not contact you for marketing purposes by email, phone or text message unless you have given your prior consent. You can change your marketing preferences at any time by contacting us by email: joe@herdproperty.co.uk or telephone: 07766 446 518. 

How you can access and update your information 

The accuracy of your information is important. If you change your email address, or if you believe any of the other information we hold is inaccurate or out of date, please email us at: joe@herdproperty.co.uk, or write to us at: 20 Charlton Road, Tetbury GL8 8DY. Alternatively, you can telephone 07766 446 518. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect. 

You have the right to ask for a copy of the information we hold about you, and this will be sent to you in electronic format free of charge. 

Your right to restriction 

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways: 

• Whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for marketing purposes; 

• If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us at joe@herdproperty.co.uk; 

• If you do not want Google Analytics to compile anonymous statistics about the interaction between your device and our website, you can download and install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add On. 

Your right to be forgotten  

Data will only be stored for as long as it is needed. Unnecessary data will be erased. 

The security of your information 

When details such as your name and email address are submitted via a contact form or email, this can never be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us, and you do so at your own risk. Once we receive your information, we make our best effort to ensure its security on our systems. 

Breach notification 

If we hold records of your personal data and we become aware of a data breach, we will endeavour to inform you of this within 72 hours. 

Links to other websites 

Our website contains links to other websites of interest. You should note that we do not have any control over those websites, and so cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting them.  

Users under 18 years of age 

Any user under 18 years of age must have their parents'/guardians' consent to use our website. Users without this consent are not allowed to provide us with personal information.