Privacy policy

Effective Date: 14/09/2024

Welcome to BarryTheBrave.com! Our mission is to promote the Cairn Terrier breed, which is becoming vulnerable in the UK, with only around 400 puppies registered annually. Barry the Brave, our Cairn Terrier, is the face of this effort. We also provide grooming essentials, Barry’s merchandise, live hand-stripping classes, a blog, and a Q&A section to engage and support Cairn Terrier enthusiasts.

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you interact with www.barrythebrave.com. By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

1.1 Contact Information

  • Name, email address, phone number (when you contact us, sign up for a class, or subscribe to our newsletter).

1.2 Payment Information

  • If you purchase products, grooming essentials, or classes, we collect your payment details via our secure third-party payment processor. We do not store your payment information on our servers.

1.3 Stud Service Information

  • If you inquire about Barry’s stud services, we may collect breeder contact details and relevant breeding requirements. This information is used only to facilitate the service and is not shared without consent.

1.4 Website Usage Data

  • IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring websites.

  • This data helps us improve user experience and website performance.

1.5 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

  • We use cookies and third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel) to understand user interactions and improve our website.

  • You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To Promote the Cairn Terrier Breed – Understanding user engagement to better support our community.

  • To Process Orders – Completing transactions for merchandise, grooming essentials, and services.

  • To Send Updates & Marketing – With your consent, we may send newsletters, promotions, and event notifications.

  • To Improve Our Website & Services – Using analytics to optimize user experience and functionality.

  • To Manage Stud Service Inquiries – Ensuring smooth coordination between Barry’s stud services and breeders.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Data (GDPR Compliance)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual necessity – To fulfill product and service purchases.

  • Legitimate interests – To improve our website and engage with our audience.

  • Consent – For marketing communications and non-essential cookies.

  • Legal compliance – To meet financial and legal obligations.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties. However, we may share data in these situations:

4.1 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party partners to:

  • Process payments securely.

  • Manage marketing campaigns.

  • Analyze website performance.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law to:

  • Comply with legal obligations.

  • Protect our website from fraud or abuse.

  • Enforce our policies.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Secure servers and encrypted transactions.

  • Limited access to personal data within our organization.

  • Regular monitoring of website security.

Please note: No online platform is 100% secure. While we take strong precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. International Data Transfers

Since we serve global customers, your data may be transferred, processed, and stored outside of the UK. By using our website, you consent to this transfer of data.

7. Data Retention Policy

  • We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations.

  • If you request deletion, we will securely remove your data, unless retention is required for legal reasons.

8. Your Rights & Choices

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correct inaccuracies in your data.

  • Request deletion of your data.

  • Withdraw consent for marketing emails (unsubscribe at any time).

To exercise your rights, please contact us at mail@barrythebrave.com.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to www.barrythebrave.com, so please review third-party privacy policies before providing personal data.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such data collection, we will delete it immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date”. We encourage users to review this policy regularly.

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to UK jurisdiction.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us:

Email: mail@barrythebrave.com
Website Contact Form: Available on our Contact Us page.