Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 21, 2010
Company: H. Barber and Sons Inc.
Website: https://hbarber.com

At H. Barber and Sons Inc., we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, interact with us online, or purchase our products and services.

1. Who We Are

1. Barber and Sons Inc.
   Company Address: 15 Raytkwich Rd, Naugatuck, CT 06770, USA
   Contact Email: hbarber@hbarber.com
   Phone: +1 (203) 729-9000
   Website: https://hbarber.com

We are a U.S.-based company selling beach cleaning, litter collection, and turf grooming equipment globally.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a) Information You Provide to Us

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name
• Shipping/billing address
• Inquiry details (via contact forms or email)
• Purchase details (products ordered, quantities, payment method, etc.)

b) Information We Collect Automatically

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Time zone setting
• Device type
• Operating system
• Referring URLs
• Site usage data (pages viewed, time spent, clicks)

c) Tracking & Cookies

We use tracking technologies such as:

• Facebook Pixel
• Google Analytics and Google Ads Conversion Tracking

These tools help us improve site performance, analyze traffic, and re-engage with previous visitors through remarketing campaigns.

You can learn more about managing cookie preferences in section 7. Your Choices.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Process transactions and deliver equipment
• Improve our website, marketing, and user experience
• Analyze traffic and on-site behavior
• Re-engage users with relevant ads (retargeting)
• Ensure website security and prevent fraud
• Maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: for optional cookies, marketing, and communications
• Contract: to fulfill your product orders or service requests
• Legal obligation: for tax, accounting, and regulatory compliance
• Legitimate interest: to improve our business operations, prevent fraud, and analyze performance

You may withdraw consent at any time using the contact information in section 11 or by managing your cookie settings.

5. Sharing of Personal Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Service providers: such as shipping partners, payment processors, hosting providers, analytics, and ad platforms (Google, Meta/Facebook)
• Government authorities: when required by law or regulation
• Professional advisors: including accountants, auditors, and legal counsel

All third-party processors are contractually bound to protect your data and process it only as instructed.

6. International Transfers

As a global business, your data may be transferred and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States. Where required by law, we implement Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or rely on adequacy decisions to ensure lawful data transfers under GDPR.

7. Your Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, California, or other jurisdictions with privacy laws, you may have the following rights:

• Access – Receive a copy of the data we hold about you
• Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure (Right to be Forgotten) – Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction – Limit how we use your data
• Data portability – Request a structured, machine-readable copy of your data
• Objection – Object to our use of your data for certain purposes
• Withdraw consent – Withdraw your consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint – Contact your local data protection authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@hbarber.com with the subject line: Data Subject Request (DSR). We will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable law. This includes fulfilling orders, maintaining business records, resolving disputes, and complying with regulatory obligations.

We follow the data minimization principle: we only collect and store the minimum amount of personal data necessary.

9. Data Security

We use technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Secure servers and encrypted communications (HTTPS)
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Data minimization and audit trails for DSRs and consent

Despite these measures, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Analyze user behavior (Google Analytics)
• Deliver targeted ads (Google Ads, Facebook Pixel)
• Store preferences and improve user experience

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or by using our cookie banner and GDPR compliance plugin, which stores Consent Records per GDPR requirements.

For detailed cookie information, please visit our Cookie Policy (or include one on your site).

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Email: hbarber@hbarber.com
Phone: +1 (203) 729-9000
Postal Address: H. Barber and Sons Inc., 15 Raytkwich Rd, Naugatuck, CT 06770, USA

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or our business practices. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.