Last updated: 29 August 2026
BARKSON respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our website, how we use it and the choices you have regarding your personal data.
1. Who we are
BARKSON provides furniture assembly, furniture fitting, kitchen fitting and built-in wardrobe installation services across Greater Manchester and surrounding areas.
Business name: BARKSON
Website: barksons.com
Email: info@barksons.com
Phone: 07367 291301
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us using the details above.
2. Information we collect
We may collect personal information when you contact us, request a quote or use our website.
This may include:
- Your name
- Phone number
- Email address
- The service you are interested in
- Details about your project or enquiry
- Preferred project date, where provided
- Photographs you choose to upload
- Any other information you provide in your enquiry
We may also collect limited technical information about how visitors use the website, such as browser type, device type, pages visited and general website usage information.
3. How we use your information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide quotations
- Understand the work you require
- Arrange appointments or project dates
- Communicate with you about your enquiry or project
- Provide our services
- Improve our website and customer experience
- Understand how visitors use the website
- Maintain the security and performance of the website
- Meet any legal or regulatory obligations that apply to us
We will not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to the reason it was collected without an appropriate legal basis.
4. Legal basis for processing
Under UK data protection law, we must have a lawful reason for processing personal information.
Depending on the circumstances, we may process your information because:
- It is necessary to respond to your enquiry or take steps towards providing a service
- It is necessary to perform a contract with you
- We have a legitimate business interest in operating and improving our services
- You have provided your consent
- We are required to comply with a legal obligation
Where processing relies on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
5. Enquiry forms and photograph uploads
When you submit an enquiry through the website, the information you provide will be sent to BARKSON.
You may also choose to upload photographs of the room, furniture or installation area to help us understand the work required. Photo uploads are optional.
Please avoid including unnecessary personal or sensitive information in photographs or enquiry messages.
6. WhatsApp and telephone contact
The website may include links that allow you to contact BARKSON directly through WhatsApp or by telephone.
If you contact us through WhatsApp, your use of WhatsApp is also subject to WhatsApp’s own privacy practices and terms.
BARKSON does not control how third-party services process information outside this website.
7. Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the BARKSON website.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Device and browser information
- General interaction with the website
- Approximate location information
Where required, analytics cookies will only be used after you have provided the appropriate consent through the website’s cookie settings.
The website may also use Google Site Kit to help manage Google Analytics, Search Console and website performance information.
8. Cookies
The BARKSON website may use cookies and similar technologies.
Some cookies are necessary for the website to work correctly. Others, such as analytics cookies, may be used to understand website usage and improve performance.
Where required by law, non-essential cookies will not be placed on your device until you provide consent.
You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences through the cookie settings available on the website.
For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
9. Google Business Profile and reviews
The website may contain links to BARKSON’s Google Business Profile and Google Reviews.
If you follow these links, you will be taken to services operated by Google. Google’s own privacy policy will apply to information collected while using those services.
10. How we share your information
BARKSON does not sell your personal information.
We may share limited information with trusted service providers where this is necessary to operate the website or provide our services.
This may include providers involved in:
- Website hosting
- Email delivery
- Website forms
- Analytics
- Website security and performance
These providers should only process information where necessary to provide their services.
We may also disclose information where required by law or where necessary to protect our legal rights.
11. How long we keep your information
We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
The length of time may depend on whether the information relates to an enquiry, an active project, a completed project or a legal or financial requirement.
Information that is no longer required will be deleted or securely disposed of where appropriate.
12. Keeping your information secure
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure.
The website uses HTTPS/SSL and appropriate website security measures.
However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
13. Your data protection rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:
- Ask what personal information we hold about you
- Request a copy of your personal information
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information
- Ask us to delete your information in certain circumstances
- Ask us to restrict how your information is used
- Object to certain types of processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request the transfer of your information where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, contact:
info@barksons.com
We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.
14. Complaints
If you have concerns about how BARKSON handles your personal information, please contact us first so we can try to resolve the issue.
You also have the right to raise a concern with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data protection regulator.
15. Third-party websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
BARKSON is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of external websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.
16. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when the website, our services or legal requirements change.
Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
17. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact:
BARKSON
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Email: info@barksons.com
Phone: 07367 291301