Privacy Policy

Last updated: 4 July 2026

The Briar Society (“we”, “our”, or “us”), a trading name of Briar House Limited respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you visit our website, purchase products, join our mailing list, attend events or retreats, or interact with us online.

1. Who We Are

The Briar Society is a UK-based brand offering literary lifestyle products, book club experiences, creative events and writing retreats.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Email: wearebriarsociety@gmail.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

  • Order history

  • Marketing preferences

  • Information you provide when contacting us

  • Information submitted through forms, applications or surveys

  • Website usage data through cookies and analytics tools

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and fulfil orders

  • Provide customer support

  • Manage bookings, events and retreats

  • Send transactional emails

  • Send newsletters and marketing communications (where you have opted in)

  • Improve our website, products and services

  • Prevent fraud or misuse of our services

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send you updates, product launches, event invitations and editorial content.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your data with trusted third-party providers who help us operate our business, including:

  • Payment processors

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Delivery and fulfilment partners

  • Analytics providers

These providers only process your information where necessary and are required to protect your data.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyse traffic and support marketing activity.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, accounting and reporting obligations.

8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications

  • Object to certain types of processing

  • Request transfer of your data

9. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorised access, misuse or disclosure.

However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website or communications may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated revision date.

12. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

The Briar Society via Briar House Limited.
184a Belswains Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9XA