Terms & Conditions

Welcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern Future Roots’s relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website.

The term ‘Future Roots’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.

The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:

1. The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.

2. Our website automatically logs the IP addresses of visitors but this does not store or capture any of your personal data. We use cookie technology to help log visitors to our website. The information collected is used for the administration of the server and to improve the service provided by the website. No personal information is collected this way.

3. Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.

4. Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.

5. This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.

6. All trade marks reproduced in this website which are not the property of, or licensed to, the operator are acknowledged on the website.

7. Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.

8. From time to time this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).

9. On agreeing to our terms you are also agreeing to terms held by third party sites connected to Future Roots.

10. Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Privacy Policy

Future Roots understands that your privacy is important to you and that you care about how your personal data is used and shared online. We respect and value the privacy of everyone who visits this website, www.futureroots.net and will only collect and use personal data in ways that are described here, and in a manner that is consistent with Our obligations and your rights under the law.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully and ensure that you understand it. Your acceptance of Our Privacy Policy is deemed to occur upon your first use of Our Site. You will be required to read and accept this Privacy Policy. If you do not accept and agree with this Privacy Policy, you must stop using Our Site.

1. Definitions and Interpretation

In this Policy, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

“personal data” means any and all data that relates to an identifiable person who can be directly or indirectly identified from that data. In this case, it means personal data that you give to Us via Our Site. This definition shall, where applicable, incorporate the definitions provided in the EU Regulation 2016/679 – the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”); and

“We/Us/Our” means Future Roots of Future Roots, Rylands Farm, Boys Hill, Holnest, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5PS

2. Information About Us

2.1 Our Site is operated by Future Roots, Rylands Farm, Boys Hill, Holnest, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5PS

2.2 Our Data Protection Officer is James Obrien, and can be contacted by email at office@futureroots.net, by telephone on 01963 210703, or by post at Future Roots, Rylands Farm, Boys Hill, Holnest, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5PS

3. What Does This Policy Cover?

This Privacy Policy applies only to your use of Our Site. Our Site may contain links to other websites. Please note that We have no control over how your data is collected, stored, or used by other websites and We advise you to check the privacy policies of any such websites before providing any data to them.

4. Your Rights

4.1 As a data subject, you have the following rights under the GDPR, which this Policy and Our use of personal data have been designed to uphold:

4.2 The right to be informed about Our collection and use of personal data;

4.3 The right of access to the personal data We hold about you.

4.4 The right to rectification if any personal data We hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete

4.5 The right to be forgotten – i.e. the right to ask Us to delete any personal data We hold about you (We only hold your personal data for a limited time, as explained in section 6 but if you would like Us to delete it sooner, please contact Us);

4.6 The right to restrict (i.e. prevent) the processing of your personal data;

4.7 The right to data portability (obtaining a copy of your personal data to re-use with another service or organisation);

4.8 The right to object to Us using your personal data for particular purposes; and

4.9 Rights with respect to automated decision making and profiling.

4.10 If you have any cause for complaint about Our use of your personal data, please contact Us and We will do Our best to solve the problem for you. If We are unable to help, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK’s supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner’s Office.

5. What Data Do We Collect?

We may collect some or all of the following personal and non-personal data:

5.1 the contents of any contact forms of user completed fields on the website, including your name, address and contact details;

5.2 the full details of any commissions placed on this website;

5.3 any user submitted contact information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;

5.4 demographic information such as post code, preferences, and interests;

5.6 IP address;

5.7 web browser type and version;

5.8 operating system;

5.9 a list of URLs starting with a referring site, your activity on Our Site, and the site you exit to;

6. How Do We Use Your Data?

6.1 All personal data is processed and stored securely, for no longer than is necessary in light of the reason(s) for which it was first collected. We will comply with Our obligations and safeguard your rights under the GDPR at all times.

6.2 Our use of your personal data will always have a lawful basis, either because it is necessary for Our performance of a contract with you, because you have consented to Our use of your personal data (e.g. by subscribing to emails), or because it is in Our legitimate interests. Specifically, We may use your data for the following purposes:

6.3 Providing and managing your Account;

6.4 Personalising and tailoring your experience on Our Site;

6.5 Supplying Our products or services to you (please note that We require your personal data in order to enter into a contract with you);

6.6 Personalising and tailoring Our products or services for you;

6.7 Replying to emails from you;

6.8 Supplying you with emails that you have opted into (you may unsubscribe or opt-out at any time by following the unsubscribe link in any of these emails);

6.9 Market research;

6.10 Analysing your use of Our Site and gathering feedback to enable Us to continually improve Our Site and your user experience;

6.11 With your permission and/or where permitted by law, We may also use your data for marketing purposes which may include contacting you by email, telephone, text message or post with information, news and offers on Our products and services. We will not, however, send you any unsolicited marketing or spam and will take all reasonable steps to ensure that We fully protect your rights and comply with Our obligations under the GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003.

6.12 Third parties (including but not limited to Google, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter) whose content may appear on Our Site may use third party Cookies. Please note that We do not control the activities of such third parties, nor the data they collect and use and advise you to check the privacy policies of any such third parties.

6.13 You have the right to withdraw your consent to Us using your personal data at any time, and to request that We delete it.

6.14 We do not keep your personal data for any longer than is necessary in light of the reason(s) for which it was first collected. Data will therefore be retained for the following periods (or its retention will be determined on the following bases):

6.15 Personal data will be stored for no more than 7 years unless you have created an Account, if you create an Account your data will be stored until such a time as you close the Account and then for no more than 6 years afterwards.

7. How and Where Do We Store Your Data?

7.1 We only keep your personal data for as long as We need to in order to use it as described above in section 6, and/or for as long as We have your permission to keep it.

7.2 Steps We take to secure and protect your data include:

7.3 Server side encryption of personal information

7.4 Strict access limitation and logging for our physical servers

7.5 Limited and heavily monitored access to our front end systems

8. Do We Share Your Data?

8.1 We may sometimes contract with third parties to supply products and services to you on Our behalf. These may include delivery of goods, search engine facilities, advertising, and marketing. In some cases, the third parties may require access to some or all of your data. Where any of your data is required for such a purpose, We will take all reasonable steps to ensure that your data will be handled safely, securely, and in accordance with your rights, Our obligations, and the obligations of the third party under the law.

8.2 We may compile statistics about the use of Our Site including data on traffic, usage patterns, user numbers, sales, and other information. All such data will be anonymised and will not include any personally identifying data, or any anonymised data that can be combined with other data and used to identify you. We may from time to time share such data with third parties such as prospective investors, affiliates, partners, and advertisers. Data will only be shared and used within the bounds of the law.

8.3 We may sometimes use third party data processors that are located outside of the European Economic Area (“the EEA”) (The EEA consists of all EU member states, plus Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein). Where We transfer any personal data outside the EEA, We will take all reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated as safely and securely as it would be within the UK and under the GDPR.

8.4 In certain circumstances, We may be legally required to share certain data held by Us, which may include your personal data, for example, where We are involved in legal proceedings, where We are complying with legal requirements, a court order, or a governmental authority.

9. What Happens If Our Business Changes Hands?

9.1 We may, expand or reduce Our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of Our business. Any personal data that you have provided will, where it is relevant to any part of Our business that is being transferred, be transferred along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this Privacy Policy, be permitted to use that data only for the same purposes for which it was originally collected by Us.

9.2 In the event that any of your data is to be transferred in such a manner, you may not be contacted in advance and informed of the changes.

10. How Can You Control Your Data?

10.1 In addition to your rights under the GDPR, set out in section 4, when you submit personal data via Our Site, you may be given options to restrict Our use of your data. In particular, We aim to give you strong controls on Our use of your data for direct marketing purposes (including the ability to opt-out of receiving emails from Us which you may do by unsubscribing using the links provided in Our emails and at the point of providing your details and by managing your Account).

10.2 You may also wish to sign up to one or more of the preference services operating in the UK: The Telephone Preference Service (“the TPS”), the Corporate Telephone Preference Service (“the CTPS”), and the Mailing Preference Service (“the MPS”). These may help to prevent you receiving unsolicited marketing. Please note, however, that these services will not prevent you from receiving marketing communications that you have consented to receiving.

11. How Can You Access Your Data?

You have the right to ask for a copy of any of your personal data held by Us (where such data is held). Under the GDPR, no fee is payable and We will provide any and all information in response to your request free of charge. Please contact Us for more details at , or using the contact details below in section 14.

12. How Can I Remove My Data?

Just contact us and request that we remove your data.

13.1 Our Site may place and access certain first party Cookies on your computer or device. First party Cookies are those placed directly by Us and are used only by Us. We use Cookies to facilitate and improve your experience of Our Site and to provide and improve Our products and services. We have carefully chosen these Cookies and have taken steps to ensure that your privacy and personal data is protected and respected at all times.

13.2 By using Our Site you may also receive certain third party Cookies on your computer or device. Third party Cookies are those placed by websites, services, and/or parties other than Us. Third party Cookies may be used on Our Site for the purposes of embedded content (for example embedded advertising or embedded content). For more details, please refer to section 6, above, and to section 13.6 below. These Cookies are not integral to the functioning of Our Site and your use and experience of Our Site will not be impaired by refusing consent to them.

13.3 All Cookies used by and on Our Site are used in accordance with current Cookie Law.

13.4 Certain features of Our Site depend on Cookies to function. Cookie Law deems these Cookies to be “strictly necessary”. These Cookies are shown below in section 13.6. Your consent will not be sought to place these Cookies, but it is still important that you are aware of them. You may still block these Cookies by changing your internet browser’s settings as detailed below in section 13.10, but please be aware that Our Site may not work properly if you do so. We have taken great care to ensure that your privacy is not at risk by allowing them.

13.5 Our Site uses analytics services provided by Google. Website analytics refers to a set of tools used to collect and analyse anonymous usage information, enabling Us to better understand how Our Site is used. This, in turn, enables Us to improve Our Site and the products and services offered through it. You do not have to allow Us to use these Cookies, however whilst Our use of them does not pose any risk to your privacy or your safe use of Our Site, it does enable Us to continually improve Our Site, making it a better and more useful experience for you.

13.6 The analytics service(s) used by Our Site use(s) Cookies to gather the required information.

13.7 You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. Most internet browsers also enable you to choose whether you wish to disable all cookies or only third party Cookies. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser or the documentation that came with your device.

13.8 You can choose to delete Cookies on your computer or device at any time, however you may lose any information that enables you to access Our Site more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, login and personalisation settings.

13.9 It is recommended that you keep your internet browser and operating system up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser and manufacturer of your computer or device if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.

13.10 Due to changes by Third Party services which are beyond our control the specific cookies stored may change without prior warning. We will update this privacy policy whenever we are notified of such changes.

13.11 By using this website you agree to the use of cookies.

14. Contacting Us

If you have any questions about Our Site or this Privacy Policy, please contact Us by email at office@futureroots.net, by telephone on 01963 210703, or by post at Future Roots, Rylands Farm, Boys Hill, Holnest, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5PS Please ensure that your query is clear, particularly if it is a request for information about the data We hold about you (as under section 12, above).

15. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time (for example, if the law changes). Any changes will be immediately posted on Our Site and you will be deemed to have accepted the terms of the Privacy Policy on your first use of Our Site following the alterations. We recommend that you check this page regularly to keep up-to-date.

Accessibility statement for Future Roots

We want everyone who visits the Future Roots website to feel welcome and find the experience rewarding.

What are we doing?

To help us make the Future Roots website a positive place for everyone, we’ve been using the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities, and user friendly for everyone.

How are we doing?

We’ve worked hard on the Future Roots website and believe we’ve achieved our goal of Level AA accessibility. We monitor the website regularly to maintain this, but if you do find any problems, please get in touch.

Let us know what you think!

If you enjoyed using the Future Roots website, or if you had trouble with any part of it, please get in touch. We’d like to hear from you in any of the following ways:

 

Photo Policy

The photos used on this website are used in good faith. If you would like a photo to be removed, for whatever reason, then please contact julie@futureroots.net and the photo will be removed as soon as possible. If not otherwise stated the copyright for all images used on this website belongs to Future Roots Ltd. In the event of any dispute regarding copyright or any other aspect of the images used on this website please contact julie@futureroots.net and we will cease and desist use of the images in question.

 

Photo Credits

Big thank you to Alexander Turner for some of the amazing photography used on this website.
Please view examples of his work here: http://www.alexanderturnerphotography.com/

Big thank you to Damien Hockey for some of the amazing photography used on this website.
Please view examples of his work here: https://www.damienhockey.com/

Big thank you to Katharine Davies for some of the amazing photography used on this website.
Please view examples of her work here: https://www.katharinedaviesphotography.co.uk/