Legal
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 26 July 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Pawthentic Pedigree.
Pawthentic Pedigree ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.
By using Pawthentic Pedigree, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
Pawthentic Pedigree is an online platform that allows verified breeders to advertise pedigree cats, kittens and stud services while enabling prospective buyers to contact breeders directly.
Data Controller: Pawthentic Pedigree
Email: contact@pawthenticpedigree.co.uk
Website: https://pawthenticpedigree.co.uk
3. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use the platform, we may collect:
Account Information
- Name
- Email address
- Password (encrypted)
- Account type
- Profile photo
- Location
Breeder Information
- Cattery name
- Prefix
- Registry information
- Website
- Social media links
- Biography
- Health testing information
- Listing information
- Subscription plan
Buyer Enquiries
- Name
- Email address
- Optional phone number
- Subject
- Message
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage user accounts
- Display breeder profiles
- Display listings
- Process enquiries
- Process subscriptions
- Verify breeder accounts
- Improve platform security
- Prevent fraud
- Respond to support requests
- Improve our services
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR we process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
- Performance of a contract
- Legitimate interests
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Consent where required
6. Verification Information
Breeders may voluntarily submit information for verification.
Verification information may include:
- Registry details
- Prefix information
- Health testing information
- Supporting documentation
Verified status only confirms that the breeder has successfully completed Pawthentic Pedigree's verification process.
It does not constitute veterinary certification, licensing, legal approval or endorsement.
7. Payments
Subscription payments are processed securely by Stripe.
We never store payment card details.
Payment information is handled directly by Stripe.
8. Data Storage
Your information is securely stored using trusted cloud infrastructure.
Current providers include:
- Supabase
- Stripe
Additional providers may be introduced as the platform develops.
9. Sharing Information
We never sell personal information.
Public breeder information is visible to visitors.
Private information including passwords, internal admin notes and private enquiries is never publicly displayed.
10. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide services
- Meet legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our Terms
11. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent where applicable
Requests can be sent to: contact@pawthenticpedigree.co.uk
12. Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information.
13. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Maintain login sessions
- Improve functionality
- Analyse traffic
- Improve user experience
Please also see our Cookie Policy.
14. Children's Privacy
Pawthentic Pedigree is intended for users aged 18 years or older.
15. Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on this page.