Privacy policy

Privacy policy - Breeders4u.com

  1. Introduction

1.1 We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors and service users.

1.2 This policy applies where we are acting as a data controller with respect to the personal data of our website visitors and service users; in other words, where we determine the purposes and means of processing that personal data.

1.3 We will ask you to consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy when you first visit our website.

1.4 In this policy, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Breeders4u.com. For more information about us, see Section 18.

  1. How we use your personal data

2.1 In this Section 2 we set out:
(a) the general categories of personal data that we may process;
(b) the source and specific categories of any personal data we did not obtain directly from you;
(c) the purposes for which we may process personal data; and
(d) the legal bases of the processing.

2.2 We may process data about your use of our website and services (“usage data”). This may include your IP address, location, browser type and version, operating system, referral source, visit length, page views and navigation patterns, as well as information about timing, frequency and service use. The source of this data is our analytics system. Usage data may be processed for analysing the use of our website and services. The legal basis is our legitimate interests in monitoring and improving our website and services.

2.3 We may process your account data (“account data”), including your name and email address. The source of this data is you. It may be processed for operating the website, providing services, ensuring security, maintaining backups, and communicating with you. The legal basis is our legitimate interests, namely the proper administration of our website and business.

2.4 We may process personal data provided in the course of using our services (“service data”). This may include your name, contact details, dog information, veterinary details, behavioural information, emergency contacts, and any photographs you consent to provide. The legal basis is your consent and our legitimate interests in the proper administration of our business.

2.5 We may process information or images you provide for publication on our Facebook page or through our services (“publication data”). This may be processed to enable publication and administer our services. The legal basis is consent and our legitimate interests, including marketing.

2.6 We may process information in any enquiry you submit (“enquiry data”). This may be processed for offering, marketing and selling relevant goods and services. The legal basis is consent.

2.7 We may process information relating to transactions (“transaction data”), including contact details, bank details and transaction records. This may be processed for supplying goods and services and maintaining proper transaction records. The legal basis is performance of a contract and our legitimate interests in proper administration.

2.8 We may process information provided for subscribing to notifications or newsletters (“notification data”). This may be processed for sending notifications or newsletters. The legal basis is consent and/or performance of a contract.

2.9 We may process information contained in communications you send us (“correspondence data”), including content and metadata. This may be processed for communication and record-keeping. The legal basis is our legitimate interests in proper communication and administration.

2.10 We may process your personal data where necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims. The legal basis is our legitimate interests in protecting our legal rights.

2.11 We may process your personal data where necessary for obtaining or maintaining insurance coverage, managing risks or seeking professional advice. The legal basis is our legitimate interests in protecting our business.

2.13 We may also process your personal data where necessary for compliance with a legal obligation, or to protect your vital interests or those of another person.

2.14 Please do not supply personal data about another person unless we ask you to do so.

  1. Automated decision-making

Not applicable.

  1. Providing your personal data to others

4.1 We may disclose your personal data to members of our group of companies where reasonably necessary for the purposes set out in this policy.

4.2 We may disclose your personal data to insurers and professional advisers where reasonably necessary for insurance, risk management, professional advice or legal claims.

4.3 We may disclose personal data (“service data”, “enquiry data”, “correspondence data”, “notification data”, “account data”, “usage data”, “publication data” and “transaction data”) to subcontractors where reasonably necessary for service provision and communication.

4.4 Financial transactions may be handled by payment service providers or direct bank transfer. Transaction data will be shared only as necessary for payment processing, refunds, and related queries.

4.5 We may disclose your personal data where required to comply with a legal obligation, protect vital interests, or establish, exercise or defend legal claims.

  1. International transfers of your personal data

Not applicable.

  1. Retaining and deleting personal data

6.1 This Section sets out our data retention policies to comply with legal obligations.

6.2 Personal data will not be kept longer than necessary for its purpose.

6.3 All categories of personal data (Sections 2.2–2.9) will be retained for at least one year and up to ten years after being provided. Retained data will be used only for archiving in the public interest, legal claims, research or statistical purposes.

6.4 We may retain data as needed to comply with legal obligations or protect vital interests.

  1. Security of personal data

7.1 We will take appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your data.

7.2 Personal data will be stored on secure servers, computers, mobile devices and manual systems.

7.3 Data relating to enquiries and financial transactions will be protected using encryption.

7.4 Transmission of unencrypted data over the internet is inherently insecure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7.5 You are responsible for keeping your password confidential. We cannot access your password but can reset or delete your account if requested.

  1. Amendments

8.1 We may update this policy by publishing a new version on our website.

8.2 You should check this page periodically to ensure you are happy with any changes.

  1. Your rights

9.1 In this Section we summarise your rights under data protection law.

9.2 Your principal rights are:
(a) access;
(b) rectification;
(c) erasure;
(d) restrict processing;
(e) object to processing;
(f) data portability;
(g) complain to a supervisory authority;
(h) withdraw consent.

9.3 You have the right to confirmation of whether we process your data and access to that data, subject to the rights of others.

9.4 You have the right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

9.5 You have the right to request erasure of personal data in certain circumstances.

9.6 You have the right to restrict processing in certain circumstances.

9.7 You may object to processing on grounds relating to your particular situation.

9.8 You have the right to object to processing for direct marketing.

9.9 You may object to processing for research or statistical purposes unless required for public interest.

9.10 Where processing is based on consent or contract and automated, you may request your data in a machine-readable format.

9.11 You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

9.12 You may withdraw consent at any time.

9.13 You may exercise your rights by written notice to us.

  1. Third party websites

10.1 Our website contains links to third party websites.

10.2 We are not responsible for third party privacy policies or practices.

  1. Personal data of children

11.1 Our website and services are intended for users over 16.

11.2 If we become aware that we hold data for someone under 16, we will delete it.

  1. Updating information

12.1 Please inform us if your personal data needs correction or updating.

  1. Acting as a data processor

Not applicable.

  1. About cookies

14.1 A cookie is a file containing an identifier sent by a server to a browser.

14.2 Cookies may be “persistent” or “session” cookies.

14.3 Cookies do not usually contain personal identification but may be linked to personal data we store.

  1. Cookies that we use

15.1 We may use cookies for:
(a) authentication;
(b) security;
(c) analysis;
(d) cookie consent preferences.

  1. Cookies used by our service providers

16.1 Our service providers may use cookies stored on your device.

16.2 We use Google Analytics. Google’s privacy policy is available at: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

  1. Managing cookies

17.1 Most browsers allow you to refuse and delete cookies. Guidance is available via:
(a) Chrome;
(b) Firefox;
(c) Opera;
(d) Internet Explorer;
(e) Safari;
(f) Edge.

17.2 Blocking all cookies may reduce website usability.

17.3 If you block cookies, some features may not work.

  1. Our details

18.1 This website is owned and operated by Breeders4u.com.

18.2 Our contact address is published on our website.

18.3 You can contact us:
(a) by post, using the address on the website;
(b) using our contact form;
(c) by telephone, using the number published on the website;
(d) by email, using the published contact email.

  1. Data protection registration

19.1 We are registered as a data controller with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office.

  1. Representative within the European Union

Not applicable.

  1. Data protection officer

Not applicable.