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.
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.
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).
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.
118 Strathern Rd, Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 1JW
Discovery Property Investment Ltd. is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).