Privacy Policy for Höst Dorset

Last updated: 01/01/2026

Höst Dorset (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you interact with us.

1. Who We Are

Höst Dorset, Based in Dorset, United Kingdom

Where we operate our business from our home address, we do not share the location of our home for privacy reasons but should you need to meet us in person, please use the contact information provided.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:

Email: georgina@hostdorset.co.uk

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Postal address
  • Payment or billing details (where applicable)
  • Information you provide when contacting us, making a booking, or placing an order
  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and website usage (via cookies)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide and manage our services
  • Respond to enquiries or requests
  • Process bookings, orders, or payments
  • Improve our website, services, and customer experience
  • Send updates or marketing communications (only where you have given consent or where permitted by law)
  • Meet legal or regulatory obligations

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

Consent – where you have explicitly agreed

Contract – where processing is necessary to fulfil a service or booking

Legal obligation – where required by law

Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business, provided your rights are not overridden

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your information with trusted third parties only where necessary, such as:

Payment processors

Booking or website service providers

Professional advisers (e.g. accountants or legal advisers)

All third parties are required to keep your data secure and use it only for the agreed purpose.

6. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

Your data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal requirements.

7. Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use our site. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Policy

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

10. Contact Us

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

Georgina Hawkins, CEO & Property Manager

Email: georgina@hostdorset.co.uk