Privacy Policy
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