LEGALS

Cookies Policy

Last updated: 21st April 2025

Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Distil Coworking Somerset ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our main website and/or our linked Nexudus website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions properly

  • Enhance user experience

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Facilitate member account management and bookings through Nexudus

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.

Cookie Name: Crumb
Domain: distilcoworkingsomerset.co.uk
Description: A session cookie set by Squarespace to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF).
Duration: Session

Cookie Name: AWSALB
Domain: dashboard.distilcoworkingsomerset.co.uk
Description: Application load balancer cookie set by Amazon Web Services to map the session to the target.
Duration: 7 days

Cookie name: AWSALBCORS
Domain: dashboard.distilcoworkingsomerset.co.uk
Description: Managed by Amazon Web Services for load balancing.
Duration: 7 days

Cookie name: AWSALBCORS
Domain: distilcoworkingsomerset.spaces.nexudus.com
Description: Managed by Amazon Web Services for load balancing.
Duration: 7 days

Cookie name: nexudus.state.navigation.docked
Domain: dashboard.distilcoworkingsomerset.co.uk
Description: Used for session state related to navigation.
Duration: Session

Cookie name: m
Domain: m.stripe.com
Description: Stripe cookie for fraud prevention. Identifies the device used to access the website.
Duration: 1 year 1 month 4 days

Cookie name: __stripe_mid
Domain: dashboard.distilcoworkingsomerset.co.uk
Description: Stripe session identifier to recognize users across sessions.
Duration: 1 year

Cookie name: __stripe_sid
Domain: dashboard.distilcoworkingsomerset.co.uk
Description: Stripe session identifier for a single session.
Duration: 1 hour

Performance and Analytics Cookies

We do not currently use performance or analytics cookies on our website.

Functionality Cookies

We do not currently use functionality cookies on our website.

Targeting or Advertising Cookies

We do not currently use targeting or advertising cookies on our website.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website integrates with third-party services, which may set cookies on your device. These include:

Nexudus: We use Nexudus to manage coworking memberships, bookings, and member accounts. Nexudus sets cookies to support session continuity and platform functionality.

Stripe: We use Stripe for secure payment processing. Stripe sets cookies to facilitate transactions and prevent fraud.

Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these third-party services for more information on their cookie usage.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

For more information on how to manage cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at hello@distilcoworkingsomerset.co.uk

Website Terms & Conditions

Introduction

  1. These terms and conditions apply between you, the User of this Website (including any sub-domains, unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions), and Public House Co-working Limited, the owner and operator of this Website. Please read these terms and conditions carefully, as they affect your legal rights. Your agreement to comply with and be bound by these terms and conditions is deemed to occur upon your first use of the Website. If you do not agree to be bound by these terms and conditions, you should stop using the Website immediately.

  2. In these terms and conditions, User or Users means any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by Public House Co-working Limited and acting in the course of their employment or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to Public House Co-working Limited and accessing the Website in connection with the provision of such services.

  3. You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Website. By using the Website and agreeing to these terms and conditions, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age.

    Intellectual property and acceptable use

  4. All Content included on the Website, unless uploaded by Users, is the property of Public House Co-working Limited, our affiliates or other relevant third parties. In these terms and conditions, Content means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations, page layout, underlying code and software and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this Website, including any such content uploaded by Users. By continuing to use the Website you acknowledge that such Content is protected by copyright, trademarks, database rights and other intellectual property rights. Nothing on this site shall be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any trademark, logo or service mark displayed on the site without the owner's prior written permission

  5. You may, for your own personal, non-commercial use only, do the following:

    • retrieve, display and view the Content on a computer screen

  6. You must not otherwise reproduce, modify, copy, distribute or use for commercial purposes any Content without the written permission of Public House Co-working Limited.

    Prohibited use

  7. You may not use the Website for any of the following purposes:

    • in any way which causes, or may cause, damage to the Website or interferes with any other person's use or enjoyment of the Website;

    • in any way which is harmful, unlawful, illegal, abusive, harassing, threatening or otherwise objectionable or in breach of any applicable law, regulation, governmental order;

    • making, transmitting or storing electronic copies of Content protected by copyright without the permission of the owner.

    Links to other websites

  8. This Website may contain links to other sites. Unless expressly stated, these sites are not under the control of Public House Co-working Limited or that of our affiliates.

  9. We assume no responsibility for the content of such Websites and disclaim liability for any and all forms of loss or damage arising out of the use of them.

  10. The inclusion of a link to another site on this Website does not imply any endorsement of the sites themselves or of those in control of them.

    Cookies Policy

  11. Use of the Website is also governed by our Cookies Policy, which is incorporated into these terms and conditions by this reference. To view the Cookies Policy, please click on the following: https://distilcoworkingsomerset.co.uk/legals.

    Availability of the Website and disclaimers

  12. Any online facilities, tools, services or information that Public House Co-working Limited makes available through the Website (the Service) is provided "as is" and on an "as available" basis. We give no warranty that the Service will be free of defects and/or faults. To the maximum extent permitted by the law, we provide no warranties (express or implied) of fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy of information, compatibility and satisfactory quality. Public House Co-working Limited is under no obligation to update information on the Website.

  13. Whilst Public House Co-working Limited uses reasonable endeavours to ensure that the Website is secure and free of errors, viruses and other malware, we give no warranty or guaranty in that regard and all Users take responsibility for their own security, that of their personal details and their computers.

  14. Public House Co-working Limited accepts no liability for any disruption or non-availability of the Website.

  15. Public House Co-working Limited reserves the right to alter, suspend or discontinue any part (or the whole of) the Website including, but not limited to, any products and/or services available. These terms and conditions shall continue to apply to any modified version of the Website unless it is expressly stated otherwise.

    Limitation of liability

  16. Nothing in these terms and conditions will: (a) limit or exclude our or your liability for death or personal injury resulting from our or your negligence, as applicable; (b) limit or exclude our or your liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (c) limit or exclude any of our or your liabilities in any way that is not permitted under applicable law.

  17. We will not be liable to you in respect of any losses arising out of events beyond our reasonable control.

  18. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Public House Co-working Limited accepts no liability for any of the following:

    • any business losses, such as loss of profits, income, revenue, anticipated savings, business, contracts, goodwill or commercial opportunities;

    • loss or corruption of any data, database or software;

    • any special, indirect or consequential loss or damage.

    General

  19. You may not transfer any of your rights under these terms and conditions to any other person. We may transfer our rights under these terms and conditions where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.

  20. These terms and conditions may be varied by us from time to time. Such revised terms will apply to the Website from the date of publication. Users should check the terms and conditions regularly to ensure familiarity with the then current version.

  21. These terms and conditions together with the Cookies Policy contain the whole agreement between the parties relating to its subject matter and supersede all prior discussions, arrangements or agreements that might have taken place in relation to the terms and conditions.

  22. The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 shall not apply to these terms and conditions and no third party will have any right to enforce or rely on any provision of these terms and conditions.

  23. If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of these terms and conditions (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of these terms and conditions will not be affected.

  24. Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.

  25. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales and all disputes arising under the Agreement (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.

    Public House Co-working Limited’s details

  26. Public House Co-working Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales with registered number 11936092 whose registered address is 21 Back Lane, Darshill, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5JT and it operates the Website https://distilcoworkingsomerset.co.uk/.

  27. You can contact Public House Co-working Limited via the contact form on the Website.

    Attribution

  28. These terms and conditions were created on 17th January 2025 using a document from Rocket Lawyer (https://www.rocketlawyer.co.uk).

Privacy Policy

Public House Co-working Limited (trading as Distil Coworking / Distil Coworking Somerset)

Last updated: 20th April 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Public House Co-working Limited (trading as 'Distil Coworking' and 'Distil Coworking Somerset') collects, uses, stores and protects your personal data when you:

  • Visit or interact with our website: www.distilcoworkingsomerset.co.uk

  • Use our workspace, apply for membership, or become a customer at our physical location

  • Communicate with us or engage with our services in any other way

By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Data Controller:

Public House Co-working Limited
Registered Office: 21 Back Lane, Darshill, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5JT
Company No. 11936092

2. Definitions

  • Data – all personal information submitted to or collected by us in connection with our services and website, as defined under the applicable Data Protection Laws.

  • Cookies – small files stored on your browser or device used to improve website functionality.

  • GDPR – UK General Data Protection Regulation.

  • UK and EU Cookie Law – Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 and subsequent amendments.

  • User / You – any individual interacting with our website or services, excluding staff or contractors.

  • Website – www.distilcoworkingsomerset.co.uk and any associated subdomains.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

A. Data collected via the Website Information you submit (e.g. name, email, phone number, business info)

  • Technical data via Squarespace (e.g. IP address, browser type, device info, visit time and frequency)

  • Cookies and usage data (see Section 10)

B. Data collected through membership or in-person useApplication details: name, address, email, phone, DOB, photo, etc.

  • Billing and invoicing information

  • Communications with us

  • CCTV footage for safety and security

4. Video Surveillance

  • Main entrance: monitored continuously

  • Coworking space: recorded between 18:00 and 08:00

  • No audio is recorded

  • Footage is deleted after 14 days unless needed for an incident

  • Staff may view live feeds (not recorded) to check activity before arming alarms

5. How We Use Your Personal Data

A. Membership and service delivery

  • Managing applications and onboarding

  • Providing access to facilities, events, and services

  • Sending service-related communications (e.g. billing)

B. Website and online experience

  • Improving website functionality

  • Managing enquiries and responses

C. Business operations and legal compliance

  • Analytics and strategic planning

  • Legal and regulatory compliance

  • Fraud prevention and property protection

  • Enforcing Terms & Conditions

D. Marketing (with consent)

  • Sending newsletters, promotions, or event invites

  • You may opt out at any time

E. Targeted Advertising

  • We may use anonymised or cookie-derived data to show relevant content or ads on other websites where legally permitted.

6. Legal Bases for Processing

  • Contractual necessity – to deliver requested services

  • Consent – for activities like email marketing

  • Legitimate interests – for running and securing our business, analytics, and advertising

  • Legal obligations – e.g. tax or law enforcement compliance

7. Data Sharing and Business Changes

A. Data Sharing

We share your data only when necessary:

  • With service providers (e.g. Squarespace, Nexudus, Stripe, GoCardless)

  • In the event of a business sale or restructure

  • Where required by law

We do not sell or rent your data.

B. Business Transitions

If Public House Co-working Ltd is sold, merged, or undergoes restructuring, personal data relevant to the business may be transferred to the new owner. We ensure that any new owner uses your data in accordance with this policy.

8. Payment Information

  • Processed via Nexudus, GoCardless, and Stripe

  • Your payment data is encrypted and securely stored

  • We do not store your card or bank details directly

9. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary or required by law. Data is securely deleted or anonymised when no longer needed. Even after deletion, data may persist in backup systems for legal or regulatory compliance.

10. Cookies & Website Analytics

Use of the Website is governed by our Cookies Policy.

  • We automatically collect technical data like IP address, browser type, and pages visited

  • Cookies help us improve website functionality and user experience

To learn more, visit our full Cookie Policy at: https://distilcoworkingsomerset.co.uk/legals

11. Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you may:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request corrections

  • Request deletion (where lawful)

  • Restrict processing

  • Request data portability

  • Object to processing

  • Withdraw consent

  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO

To exercise these rights, contact: hello@distilcoworkingsomerset.co.uk

12. Security Measures

We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data:

  • Secure server storage

  • Password-protected systems

  • Staff awareness training

We also follow data breach protocols and recommend visiting www.getsafeonline.org for security tips.

13. Links to Other Websites

Our site may link to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing any data.

14. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be resolved in the English and Welsh courts.

15. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, communicated to you.

16. Contact Us

Distil Coworking Somerset,
Public House Co-working Limited,
21 Back Lane,
Darshill,
Shepton Mallet,
BA4 5JT

📧 hello@distilcoworkingsomerset.co.uk

Distil Coworking and Distil Coworking Somerset are trading names of Public House Co-working Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 11936092.