This privacy policy explains how Barroccu & Co collects, uses and protects any personal information that you give us when you interact with us online or in our stores. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected.
When do we collect your personal information and what we collect
We collect and process personal data when you:
create an account with us.
visit our website, and use your account to buy products.
make an online purchase and check out as a guest (in which case we only collect transaction-based data).
contact us by any means.

The kind of data we collect includes:
your name, billing/delivery address(es), orders and receipts, email and telephone number.
details of any comments made by email or social media
your order history, if you have an account with us
information gathered by the use of cookies in your web browser. 
technical information about your internet connection and browser, the type of device you use and your preferred language
Whenever we collect or process your personal data, we’ll only keep it for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
We do not sell any personal information to third parties. However we do share your data with companies such as delivery companies and payment service providers so that we can provide our services to you. 

We use your data to:

Process and deliver your orders

This includes payment verification, shipping, delivery updates, and returns. Without this data, we cannot fulfil your purchase.

Respond to enquiries, refunds, and customer support requests

We keep a record of these interactions to improve service quality.

Protect our website and prevent fraud

We may use automated security checks such as monitoring IP addresses to prevent unauthorised access or suspicious activity.

Provide relevant marketing (only with your consent)

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we will occasionally send updates about new releases, offers, or journal articles.
You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails.

Improve our website and customer experience

Cookies and analytics help us understand how customers use the Site so we can continually refine our services.

We take your data security extremely seriously.

• All purchases are processed securely through WooCommerce, PayPal, or Stripe

• We use SSL encryption and industry-standard security measures

• Only authorised staff can access order-related information

• We never store your full payment details on our servers

For more information:

• WooCommerce Security → https://woocommerce.com/document/woocommerce-security/

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience.

We use cookies to:

• Remember what’s in your basket

• Keep you logged in

• Analyse website traffic

• Improve performance and functionality

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may affect certain features of the Site.

You can review third-party cookie policies here:

• PayPal → https://www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/ua/cookie-full

• WooCommerce → https://docs.woocommerce.com/document/woocommerce-cookies/

• Stripe → https://stripe.com/cookies-policy/legal

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request corrections to inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

• Withdraw consent to marketing at any time

• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

• Object to certain types of processing

To exercise any of these rights, please email: info@barroccuandco.com

We only share your data with trusted partners essential for fulfilling your order:

• Payment providers (PayPal, Stripe)

• Couriers & delivery agents

• Website hosting and security partners

• Analytics tools

These partners are required to protect your data in accordance with UK GDPR.

We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in regulations or our services.
We recommend checking this page periodically to ensure you remain informed.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

📧 info@barroccuandco.com
Barroccu & Co — United Kingdom