Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 18/06/2025

At My Licensed Breeder (“we”, “us”, “our”), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you use our website and services, including our Breeder Directory.

1. Who We Are

We operate the breeder directory to help the public connect with licensed, responsible breeders across the UK and to support breeders with tools, compliance software, and education.

Our registered business name is:
My Licensed Breeder Ltd
Company Number: 13582390
Registered Address: 12 Jordan Street, Liverpool
Email: hello[@]licensedbreeder.co.uk

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

For Breeders
Business name and contact details
Licence number and issuing local authority
Star rating and licence expiry (England only)
Breeds and services offered
Publicly available information to verify licensing

For Public Users
Enquiry details submitted via contact forms
Email address and name (if provided)
IP address and browser information (for analytics and security)

For Members
Account registration details (name, email, password)
Payment information (via Stripe or other secure processors)
Course completion and CPD data (if applicable)

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information via:

Direct submissions from breeders and members
Publicly available information & local authority records
Directory claim forms or membership sign-up
Enquiries from users submitted via our website

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

Display verified licensed breeders to the public
Allow breeders to claim and manage listings
Provide compliance and record-keeping tools (Digital PawPrint)
Send relevant service emails and updates
Improve our services and maintain site security

We may also use aggregated, anonymised data for reporting and product development.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on:

Consent – where you have given permission (e.g., for newsletters)
Contract – where processing is necessary to provide services
Legitimate interests – to maintain a public directory of licensed breeders based on publicly accessible data

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. We may share limited data with:

Our payment processor (e.g., Stripe)
Local authority officers when needed to verify licensing
IT service providers for website maintenance and hosting

7. Data Retention

We retain breeder data for as long as it is accurate and verifiable or until a request for removal is received. For members and customers, we retain account and transaction data for at least 6 years for tax and record-keeping purposes.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your data
Request correction or deletion
Object to processing or request restriction
Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
Complain to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies for essential functionality, analytics, and to enhance user experience. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

10. Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data. This includes SSL encryption, secure hosting, and access controls.

11. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the revised date.

12. Contact Us

For any privacy-related queries, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
Email: hello[@]licensedbreeder.co.uk
Phone: 0330 332 4932.