Last updated: September 2025
At Parr Houses, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have under UK and EU data protection law (GDPR).
1. Who we are
Parr Houses provides student accommodation in Oxford. Our website is https://parrhouses.co.uk. If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
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2. What personal data we collect
When you use our website, we may collect:
- Contact details: name, email address, phone number, property interest (via forms like “Arrange a Viewing”).
- Usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (for analytics and security).
- Cookies: small files stored on your device to improve site functionality and performance.
3. How we use your data
We use your personal data to:
- Arrange and confirm property viewings.
- Respond to enquiries.
- Send important information about your tenancy or viewing.
- Improve the website and our services (e.g. through analytics).
We will never sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing.
4. Legal basis for processing
We rely on these lawful grounds:
- Consent (when you tick the box on our forms).
- Legitimate interest (to manage and improve our business).
- Contractual need (if you go on to rent a property from us).
5. Data storage & security
- Your data is stored securely on servers in the UK/EU.
- We use SSL encryption, Cloudflare security, and standard operating procedures to protect your information.
- Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purpose collected.
6. Your rights under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct or delete your data.
- Withdraw your consent at any time.
- Object to certain types of processing (e.g. marketing).
To exercise these rights, email us at info@parrhouses.co.uk.
7. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences.
- Measure website performance.
- Improve usability.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
8. Third-party services
We may use trusted third-party services (e.g. Google Analytics, reCAPTCHA) that process data on our behalf under GDPR-compliant agreements.
9. Updates to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Please check this page for the latest version.