Privacy, Data & Cookies Policy

Last updated: 26/01/2026

This Privacy, Data & Cookies Policy explains how Discovery Property Investment Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores and protects your personal data when you visit the Northwood House 1880 website or get in touch with us.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and securely, in accordance with UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Data Controller: Discovery Property Investment Ltd
Company number: SC643829
Registered office: 29 Commercial Street, Dundee, DD1 3DG

Northwood House 1880 is operated by Discovery Property Investment Ltd. While the business operates from Northwood House 1880, the registered office above is used for legal purposes.

Contact email: enquiries@northwoodhouse1880.co.uk
Telephone: 01382 236644

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Information you provide directly

  • Name

  • Company name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Information submitted via enquiry, viewing, availability or membership forms

  • Any information you choose to include in message fields

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device and operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Referring website or source

This data does not usually identify you personally.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and requests

  • Arrange viewings, availability checks or membership discussions

  • Provide information about our services

  • Manage relationships with prospective and existing clients

  • Improve our website, content and user experience

  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where you submit a form or accept cookies

  • Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and operate our business

  • Contractual necessity – where processing is required to provide services

  • Legal obligation – where we are required to retain data by law

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely using appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

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

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

  • Website hosting and management providers (e.g. Squarespace)

  • Analytics and performance providers (e.g. Google Analytics)

  • Advertising platforms (e.g. Meta / Facebook and Instagram)

  • Email and communication service providers

  • Professional advisers such as legal or IT consultants

All third parties are required to process personal data securely and in compliance with data protection legislation.

7. International Data Transfers

Some third-party service providers may process data outside the UK.
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as UK-approved standard contractual clauses.

8. Cookies Policy

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly and improve user experience.

Cookies we use

Our website may use:

  • Essential cookies – required for the website to function

  • Analytics cookies – to understand how visitors use the site

  • Marketing cookies – to support advertising and remarketing campaigns

Analytics and marketing cookies may include services such as Google Analytics and Meta Pixel.

Managing cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

9. Marketing & Advertising

We may use advertising platforms such as Meta (Facebook and Instagram) and Google Ads to promote our services.

These platforms may use cookies or similar technologies to show relevant adverts to users who have previously visited our website. This does not include personally identifiable information such as your name or contact details.

You can manage your advertising preferences through the relevant platform settings.

10. Your Rights

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

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request data portability

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

11. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Website: https://www.ico.org.uk

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date shown at the top.