Last updated: May 2026

Who We Are

We are a small hobby breeder of British Shorthair cats, raising our kittens in our family home.

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

TeddyGems British Shorthairs
Email: teddygemsbsh@gmail.com
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

What Information We Collect

We may collect and store the following information when you contact us or use our website:

• Your name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Address details (if relevant to kitten reservations or contracts)

• Information submitted through enquiry forms or waiting list applications

• Information relating to kitten reservations, deposits, and purchases

• Website usage data collected through cookies or analytics tools

How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

• Submit a contact or enquiry form

• Join a waiting list

• Email or message us directly

• Reserve or purchase a kitten

• Browse our website

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries

• Manage kitten reservations and sales

• Communicate with potential kitten owners

• Maintain records relating to our breeding programme

• Improve our website and visitor experience

• Meet legal or regulatory obligations

We only collect information that is necessary for these purposes.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing personal information:

• Consent

• Contractual necessity

• Legitimate interests

• Legal obligations

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

• Payment providers

• Veterinary professionals

• GCCF or TICA registration services

• Website hosting or analytics providers

These providers only process information where necessary and are expected to handle it securely.

Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for:

• Kitten sales and contracts

• Record keeping

• Legal or tax obligations

• Breeding and health records

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Object to processing

• Withdraw consent where applicable

• Request restriction of processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

Website Cookies

Our website uses cookies to help improve your browsing experience.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

We may use:

• Essential cookies required for website functionality

• Analytics cookies to help us understand how visitors use the site

• Third-party cookies from embedded content or social media features

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

When required, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

Squarespace and Third-Party Services

Our website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace may collect certain technical information automatically, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Website activity

For more information, please review Squarespace’s own privacy information.

We may also use third-party services such as:

• Instagram or Facebook embeds

• Google Analytics

• Payment providers

• Email services

These services may use their own cookies or tracking technologies.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information and keep it secure.

However, no website or online transmission can ever be guaranteed completely secure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

TeddyGems British Shorthairs
Email: teddygemsbsh@gmail.com