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Privacy Policy
Maine Coon Cats Scotland
Last updated: 16 October 2026
1. Introduction
At Maine Coon Cats Scotland, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect information when you visit our website, contact us or enquire about our Maine Coon cats and kittens.
We process personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Who We Are
Business Name: Maine Coon Cats Scotland
Business Owner and Data Controller: Bodeane Rostron
Location: St Andrews, Fife, Scotland
Website: www.mainecooncatsscotland.co.uk
Email: mainecooncatsscotland@gmail.com
Telephone: 07535 824377
For privacy-related enquiries, please contact us using the email address above.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you contact us or use our services:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your telephone number
- Your postal address, where required for a kitten purchase
- Messages and enquiries you send us
- Information relating to kitten reservations or purchases
- Technical information relating to your website visit
We collect information directly from you when you contact us, complete our website contact form or make an enquiry.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Respond to enquiries about our Maine Coon cats and kittens
- Communicate with prospective kitten owners
- Manage kitten reservations and purchases
- Provide information about kitten care and aftercare
- Maintain appropriate customer and business records
- Improve the operation and security of our website
- Meet our legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
5. Our Legal Basis for Processing Information
We process personal information under the following lawful bases, depending on the circumstances:
Consent: Where you consent to the processing of information submitted through our contact form or to optional website services.
Legitimate Interests: To respond to enquiries, maintain customer communications, protect our website and operate our business, while respecting your privacy rights.
Contract: Where processing is necessary to arrange or complete a kitten reservation or purchase.
Legal Obligation: Where information must be retained or disclosed to comply with applicable law.
Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
6. Website Hosting and Analytics
Our website is hosted using services provided by IONOS.
IONOS SiteAnalytics may process technical information for website statistics and optimisation, including:
- Pages visited
- Browser and device information
- Date and time of visits
- Referring websites
- Anonymised IP address information
IONOS states that its SiteAnalytics service uses log files or tracking pixels rather than analytics cookies and anonymises IP addresses after transmission.
This information helps us understand website usage and maintain website performance.
Further information is available at:
https://www.ionos.co.uk/terms-gtc/privacy-policy/
7. Cookies and Third-Party Services
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies necessary for website operation or for optional third-party features.
Our website includes optional map and translation features.
Where a third-party service requires consent, it will only be activated after you choose to accept it.
If activated, these services may receive technical information such as your IP address, browser details and information about your interaction with the service.
You can manage available choices using the Privacy Settings feature on our website.
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8. Sharing Personal Information
We only share personal information where necessary for a legitimate business purpose or legal requirement.
This may include:
- IONOS and other website or email service providers
- Payment service providers, if used
- Veterinary professionals or pet registration services, where relevant to a kitten purchase
- Relevant authorities where disclosure is legally required
We do not sell or rent customer information to third parties.
9. International Data Transfers
Some third-party service providers may process information outside the United Kingdom.
Where we are responsible for a restricted international transfer of personal information, we will ensure that an appropriate legal transfer mechanism applies.
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10. How Long We Keep Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary.
Our intended retention periods are:
- General enquiries: normally up to 12 months after the last communication
- Customer and purchase records: normally up to six years, unless a different period is legally required or justified
- Animal-related records: for the period required by applicable law or licensing requirements
Information that is no longer required will be securely deleted or disposed of.
11. Keeping Your Information Secure
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
Personal information is only made available to those who need it for legitimate business purposes.
12. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Request restriction of certain processing
- Object to certain uses of your information
- Request data portability where applicable
- Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent
These rights may be subject to legal exceptions.
To exercise your rights, please contact:
mainecooncatsscotland@gmail.com
13. Marketing
We will only send marketing communications where permitted by applicable data protection and electronic marketing laws.
If you have consented to marketing, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
14. Complaints
If you have concerns about how your personal information is handled, please contact us first.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Website: https://ico.org.uk/
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services or legal obligations.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised date.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Maine Coon Cats Scotland
Owner: Bodeane Rostron
Location: St Andrews, Fife, Scotland
Email: mainecooncatsscotland@gmail.com
Telephone: 07535 824377