A-Breed-Apart Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [04/12/2025]

This Privacy Policy explains how Jonathan Bauer T/A A-Breed-Apart (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores and protects your personal information when you use our website, complete a Pre-Check, redeem a Gift Experience, or communicate with us regarding our housesitting services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Business name: Jonathan Bauer T/A A-Breed-Apart
 Email: glenn@a-breed-apart.co.uk
 Phone: 07947 098911

We are the data controller responsible for your personal information.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect only the personal information necessary to assess service suitability and deliver our housesitting services. This may include:

  • Your name
  • Contact information (email, phone number)
  • Address or general location
  • Details about your home environment
  • Information about your pets (type, behaviour, routines, medical needs)
  • Booking details, dates and preferences
  • Any additional details voluntarily provided to help us assess suitability

We do not collect special category data. We do not request or process sensitive personal information relating to race, ethnicity, religion, health, political beliefs, or similar protected categories.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use the information you provide for the following purposes:

Service Eligibility & Suitability (Pre-Check & Redemption Forms)

To assess whether a household, home, and pets are suitable for the A-Breed-Apart Gift Experience or our standard housesitting service.

Communication

To contact you regarding your Pre-Check, booking dates, updates, confirmations, or questions relating to our service.

Service Delivery

To ensure we can provide safe, appropriate, and personalised care for your home and pets.

We do not use your personal data for unrelated marketing unless you have explicitly given consent.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Our lawful basis for processing your personal information is Legitimate Interests, specifically:

  • assessing suitability for the A-Breed-Apart Gift Experience

  • ensuring the safety and appropriateness of a housesitting booking

  • managing communication and providing requested services

  • fulfilling the expectations of users who submit Pre-Checks or booking requests

We consider this processing necessary, proportionate, and in alignment with your interests.

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data for a maximum of 24 months, aligned with the validity period of the Gift Experience voucher or the length of a client relationship.

After this period, your information is securely deleted unless:

  • you book additional services

  • you explicitly request that we retain your details for future bookings

  • we are required to retain information for legal or accounting purposes

6. How Your Data Is Stored & Protected

We store your information securely using password-protected systems accessible only by Glenn and Mandy.
 We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

7. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, share, or disclose your personal data to any third parties.

Your information is reviewed only by Glenn and Mandy for the purpose of assessing suitability and delivering housesitting services.

We will only share data if required by law (e.g., valid legal request by law enforcement).

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Rectification

Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

Request deletion of your data where there is no compelling reason for us to retain it.

Restriction

Ask us to limit processing in certain circumstances.

Objection

Object to processing carried out under legitimate interests.

Data Portability

Request a copy of your data in a commonly used digital format.

Complain to the ICO

If you have concerns about how your data has been handled, you may contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office:
 https://www.ico.org.uk

We encourage you to contact us first so we can resolve any concerns directly.

9. How to Contact Us About Your Data

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

📧 glenn@a-breed-apart.co.uk
 📞 07947 098911

We will respond within 30 days in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in law or how we operate our services. The latest version will always be available on our website.