The Bowd Inn Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

At The Bowd Inn, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use and safeguard any personal information you provide when using our website.

What We Collect

We may collect basic contact and enquiry information, including your name, email address and telephone number, when you contact us via our website contact page or forms. This information is used solely to respond to and assist with your enquiry.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies – small text files placed on your device – to help improve your browsing experience.

Cookies are commonly used to:

• Remember user preferences

• Provide essential site functionality

• Collect anonymised analytics data

Most cookies help make the site easier and more enjoyable to use. However, you can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. For guidance, please visit the About Cookies website, which explains how to manage cookies across modern browsers.

We use essential and security cookies to ensure the website functions correctly.

Analytics

The Bowd Inn uses Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website and to improve the overall user experience.

Google Analytics cookies help us see:

• How visitors find our website

• How often users return

• Which pages are viewed and how they are used

Google provides further information and options regarding data collection through:

• How Google Uses Information from Sites or Apps That Use Our Services

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Emails

If you contact us by email, we collect only the information necessary to respond to your enquiry. These emails are not stored longer than required and are deleted once your query has been dealt with.

We do not add you to mailing lists without consent, and we do not sell or share your data.

Marketing Emails

We use Mailchimp to send marketing emails to users who have opted in to receive them. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link included in our emails.

You can view Mailchimp’s privacy policy on their website – Mailchimp’s Privacy Policy.

Our Trusted Partners

Like most businesses, we rely on trusted third-party providers to support our website and communications. Our website and email hosting are managed by SiteGround, who comply with relevant data protection regulations.

Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites of interest. Once you leave our site, please note that we do not have control over the content or privacy practices of those websites. We are not responsible for the protection or privacy of any information you provide while visiting external sites.

Your Rights

You are entitled to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information we hold about you. To do so, please contact us via the details provided on our website.

Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.