Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 2025

At BHC – Buying | Homewares | Consultancy (“BHC”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with us.

1. Who We Are

BHC is a UK-based consultancy offering strategic buying, global sourcing, and commercial advice to suppliers operating in the homewares sector.

Company Name: BHC – Buying | Homewares | Consultancy
Contact Email: rebecca@bhcuk.co.uk

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Contact details (name, email address, phone number)

Business information (company name, job title)

Enquiry information (any details you submit via forms or email)

Technical data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, cookies)

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data in the following ways:

When you fill in a contact form or request a consultation

When you email or call us directly

Through website analytics tools (e.g. cookies, Google Analytics)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Respond to enquiries or provide services

Communicate with you about your request or project

Improve our website and user experience

Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data on one or more of the following lawful bases:

Your consent (e.g. when you contact us)

To perform a contract or provide requested services

To comply with a legal obligation

For our legitimate interests (e.g. to improve services)

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you

Request correction or deletion of your data

Object to or restrict our processing

Withdraw consent at any time

Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)

To exercise any of your rights, contact us at rebecca@bhcuk.co.uk

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your data and protect it from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

9. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services (e.g., web hosting, analytics) to operate our website. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.

10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience. You can accept or reject cookies via your browser settings. 

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
📧 rebecca@bhcuk.co.uk