Privacy Policy
The Blue Bell Inn respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in line with UK data protection legislation (including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018).
Who we are
This website is operated by:
The Blue Bell Inn
Wentbridge, near Pontefract, WF8 3JP
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
We are the data controller for any personal information collected through this website.
What information we collect
We may collect personal information including:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Booking details
- Messages submitted through contact forms
We may also collect limited technical information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the website (through cookies and basic website analytics)
How we collect information
Your information may be collected through:
- Contact forms on this website
- Table or event bookings
- Email enquiries
- Cookies and analytics tools
How we use your information
We use your personal data to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Manage table and event bookings
- Provide important information related to your booking or visit
- Improve our website, services and customer experience
We do not sell your personal data or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.
Lawful basis for processing
We will only use your personal data where we have a legal basis to do so, including:
- To respond to your enquiry (legitimate interests)
- To manage bookings or event arrangements (contract)
- To meet legal obligations where applicable
- With your consent, where required (for example, some cookies)
Third-party booking systems
If you make a booking through a third-party provider, your personal data will be handled in line with their privacy policy.
We recommend reviewing their terms and privacy policy before booking.
Cookies
This website uses cookies to help:
- Improve site performance
- Understand how visitors use the website
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Data storage and security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information and keep it secure.
Your personal data will only be kept for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, including for legal, accounting or reporting requirements where applicable.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal data (in certain circumstances)
- Object to how we use your data (in certain circumstances)
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact The Blue Bell Inn.
Complaints
If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you can contact us directly. You also have the right to raise a complaint with the UK regulator:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact:
The Blue Bell Inn
Wentbridge, near Pontefract, WF8 3JP
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom