Privacy Policy

​Last updated: 3 November 2026

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At Astley & Stratton Butchers, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you visit our website, contact us or place an order.

We handle personal information in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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1. Who We Are

Astley & Stratton Butchers is an independent butcher and farm shop based in Farndon, Cheshire.

Website: www.astleyandstratton.co.uk
Email: butchers@astleyandstratton.co.uk
Telephone: 01829 270220

For any questions about how we use your personal information, please contact us using the details above.

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you contact us, place an order or interact with our website:

• Your name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Order details and preferences

• Any additional information you voluntarily provide when contacting us

• Website usage information collected through cookies and similar technologies

We only collect information that is necessary to provide our services, manage orders and communicate with our customers.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

Processing and fulfilling orders

When you place an order with us, we use your contact information and order details to process your request, prepare your order and arrange collection where applicable.

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Contacting you about your order

We may contact you by telephone or email to confirm an order, discuss availability, clarify requirements or let you know when your order is ready.

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These communications are part of fulfilling your order and are separate from marketing communications.

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Responding to enquiries

If you contact us with a question or request, we will use the information you provide to respond and assist you.

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Newsletters and marketing

We may occasionally send newsletters, shop updates, seasonal offers, new product announcements and other marketing communications.

 

We will only send you marketing emails or newsletters if you have actively given us your consent.

 

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

 

We will never automatically add you to our marketing mailing list simply because you have placed an order or contacted the shop.

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4. Our Legal Basis for Using Your Information

Under UK data protection law, we must have a lawful reason for processing your personal information.

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We generally rely on:

• Contract: To process and fulfil your orders and communicate with you about them.

• Legitimate interests: To respond to enquiries and manage our business, where appropriate and balanced against your privacy rights.

• Consent: To send newsletters and marketing communications, and to use non-essential cookies where required.

• Legal obligations: To maintain records where required by law, including relevant financial and accounting records.

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5. How We Store and Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to ensure your personal information is stored securely and protected against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

Our website is hosted using Wix, which may process information on our behalf to provide website functionality, contact forms and other services.

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We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or where required to meet legal obligations.

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We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

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6. Sharing Your Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

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We may share information with trusted service providers where necessary to operate our website, manage customer communications or fulfil orders.

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These providers are only permitted to process information for appropriate business purposes and must handle it securely in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

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We may also disclose information where legally required.

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7. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.

• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Request deletion of your information in certain circumstances.

• Object to or request restrictions on certain types of processing.

• Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time.

• Request the transfer of your personal information where applicable.

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To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at butchers@astleyandstratton.co.uk.

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You also have the right to raise a concern with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

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8. Our Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to help it function correctly and provide a better browsing experience.

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Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

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Our website may use the following categories of cookies:

Essential cookies

These are necessary for the website to operate correctly, including security, navigation and essential website functionality. They do not require consent.

Analytics cookies

These help us understand how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited and how visitors navigate the site. Where used, these cookies help us improve the website and require your consent where applicable.

Functional cookies

These may remember your preferences or choices to improve your experience when using our website.

Marketing cookies

If enabled, these may be used to measure the effectiveness of advertising or provide relevant marketing content. Non-essential marketing cookies will only be used with your consent.

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Not all of these cookie categories will necessarily be active on our website.

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9. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When visiting our website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

 

You can also manage or delete cookies through your web browser settings.

 

Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features.

 

We will not place non-essential cookies on your device before obtaining your consent where required by law.

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10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites, including social media platforms or businesses we work with.

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We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites and recommend reviewing their individual privacy policies.

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11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our services, website functionality or legal requirements.

 

Any updates will be published on this page with a revised date.

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12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:

Astley & Stratton Butchers
Farndon, Cheshire
Email: butchers@astleyandstratton.co.uk
Telephone: 01829 270220