Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how The British Shorthair Cat (britishshorthaircat.co.uk), operated by Ross Davies, collects, uses and protects any personal information you provide when using this website. This site is operated in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who is the data controller?

The data controller for this website is Ross Davies, operating as The British Shorthair Cat. You can contact him using the contact form on this website.

What information do we collect?

Contact form data. When you submit the contact form, we collect your name, email address and the content of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry and is not shared with third parties.

Cookies and usage data. This site uses cookies to help it function correctly and, where you have consented, to understand how visitors use the site. Please see our Cookie Policy for full details.

Breeder directory listings. If you apply to be listed in the British Shorthair breeder directory, we will collect your name, cattery name, contact details and location. This information will be displayed publicly as part of your listing.

How we use your information

We use the information we collect to respond to your enquiries, to manage breeder directory listings, and to improve this website. We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information to any third party.

Legal basis for processing

We process your data on the following legal bases under UK GDPR: Consent — for optional cookies and analytics. Legitimate interests — to respond to contact form enquiries. Contract — to manage breeder directory listings you have applied for.

How long do we keep your data?

Contact form enquiries are retained for up to 12 months. Breeder directory listing data is retained for the duration of the listing and deleted promptly upon request.

Your rights under UK GDPR

You have the right to access, correct or erase your personal data, to restrict or object to its processing, and to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, please use the contact form. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.

Third-party services

This website is hosted on servers located in the UK and EU. Contact form submissions are processed via Gravity Forms. If analytics or advertising services are added in future, this policy will be updated and consent requested.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top.