Privacy policy

Key details  

This website privacy policy describes how Droxford Pumpkin Patch protects and makes use of the  information you give the company when you use this website.  

If you are asked to provide information when using this website, it will only be used in the ways  described in this privacy policy.  

This policy is updated from time to time. The latest version is published on this page.  This website privacy policy was updated on: 08/08/2023 

If you have any questions about this policy, please email hello@droxfordpumpkinpatch.com or write  to: Droxford Pumpkin Patch, Bushey Down Farm, Droxford, Hampshire SO32 3QW 

Introduction  

We gather and use certain information about individuals in order to provide products and services  and to enable certain functions on this website.  

We also collect information to better understand how visitors use this website and to present  timely, relevant information to them.  

What data we gather  

We may collect the following information:  

  • Name and job title
  • Contact information including email address
  • Demographic information, such as postcode, preferences and interests
  • Website usage data
  • Other information relevant to  client enquiries
  • Other information pertaining to special offers and surveys  

How we use this data  

Collecting this data helps us understand what you are looking from the company, enabling us to  deliver improved products and services.  

Specifically, we may use data:  

  • For our own internal records
  • To improve the products we provide
  • To contact you in response  to a specific enquiry
  • To customise the website for you
  • To send you promotional emails about  products, services, offers and other things we think might be relevant to you.
  • To send you  promotional mailings or to call you about products, services, offers and other things we think might  be relevant to you.
  • To contact you via email, telephone or mail for market research reasons. 

Cookies and how we use them  

What is a cookie? A cookie is a small file placed on your computer's hard drive. It enables our  website to identify your computer as you view different pages on our website.  

Cookies allow websites and applications to store your preferences in order to present content,  options or functions that are specific to you. They also enable us to see information like how many  people use the website and what pages they tend to visit.  

How we use cookies  

We may use cookies to:  

  • Analyse our web traffic using an analytics package. Aggregated usage data helps us improve the  website structure, design, content and functions.
  • Identify whether you are signed in to our  website. A cookie allows us to check whether you are signed in to the site.
  • Test content on our  website. For example, 50% of our users might see one piece of content, the other 50% a different  piece of content.
  • Store information about your preferences. The website can then present you  with information you will find more relevant and interesting.
  • To recognise when you return to our  website. We may show your relevant content, or provide functionality you used previously.  

Cookies do not provide us with access to your computer or any information about you, other than  that which you choose to share with us.  

Controlling cookies  

You can use your web browser’s cookie settings to determine how our website uses cookies. If you  do not want our website to store cookies on your computer or device, you should set your web  browser to refuse cookies.  

However, please note that doing this may affect how our website functions. Some pages and  services may become unavailable to you.  

Unless you have changed your browser to refuse cookies, our website will issue cookies when you  visit it.  

To learn more about cookies and how they are used, visit All About Cookies.  Controlling information about you  

When you fill in a form or provide your details on our website, you will see one or more tick boxes  allowing you to: 

  • Opt-in to receive marketing communications from us by email, telephone, text message or post.
  • Opt-in to receive marketing communications from our third-party partners by email, telephone, text  message or post.

If you have agreed that we can use your information for marketing purposes, you can change your  mind easily, via one of these methods: 

  • Send an email hello@droxfordpumpkinpatch.com
  • Write to us at: Bushey Down Farm, Droxford,  Hampshire SO32 3QW 

We will never lease, distribute or sell your personal information to third parties unless we have your  permission or the law requires us to.  

Any personal information we hold about you is stored and processed under our data protection  policy, in line with the Data Protection Act 1998.  

Security  

We will always hold your information securely.  

To prevent unauthorised disclosure or access to your information, we have implemented strong  physical and electronic security safeguards.  

We also follow stringent procedures to ensure we work with all personal data in line with the Data  Protection Act 1998.  

Links from our site  

Our website may contain links to other websites.  

Please note that we have no control of websites outside the www.droxfordpumpkinpatch.com domain. If you provide information to a website to which we link, we are not responsible for its  protection and privacy.  

Always be wary when submitting data to websites. Read the site’s data protection and privacy policies fully.