Privacy Policy

🛡️ Privacy Policy

This Policy is issued by each of the Controller entities listed below (together, “The Breed Collective,” “us,” and “our”) and is addressed to individuals outside our organisation with whom we interact, including customers, visitors to our Sites, recipients of any of our products or services, corporate customers, vendors, job applicants, and visitors to our premises (together, “you”).

This Policy may be amended or updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices with respect to the processing of personal data or applicable law. We encourage you to read this Policy carefully and to check this page periodically for updates.

The Breed Collective respects your privacy and takes your online purchasing safety seriously. We collect a variety of information from your visit to our site to provide fast shipping, efficient customer service, and timely updates. This notice explains our online information practices and the choices you can make regarding how your information is collected and used.

ℹ️ General

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This statement explains our policies regarding online customer information. By using the site, you agree to the terms of this privacy statement.

📝 Information We Collect

We collect information from you in several ways. “Personal information” or “personal data” refers to data that can identify you, such as your name, email address, or shipping address.

(a) Registration and Ordering: When registering or ordering products, you provide information including name, shipping and billing addresses, phone number, email, and payment information. We may also ask for your country of residence or your organization’s country of operation. This information is used for billing, shipping, order communication, and internal marketing.

(b) Email Addresses: You may submit your email for promotions, newsletters, product updates, or contests. Participation is voluntary. We may post winners’ names and cities, but your email is kept private.

(c) Cookies and Other Technology: We use cookies and web beacons to speed navigation, recognize users, track site usage, and tailor content. Cookies are small files stored on your computer and cannot access confidential information. Web beacons help us measure page views and ad performance. Third-party advertising may also use cookies, but they are not linked to your personal information.

(d) Log Files: We automatically log your IP address, internet service provider, and date/time for administration, order verification, marketing, and troubleshooting.

(e) Age: We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. By using the site, you confirm you are over 18 or supervised by a parent/guardian.

(f) Product Reviews: You may submit a review including your email and location. Your email is private, but geographic location may be visible.

How We Use the Information We Collect

We use order information to fulfill purchases (process payments, ship products, provide invoices) and to:

Communicate with you regarding your order
Screen for risk or fraud
Personalize your shopping experience
Improve website offerings and customer service
Administer contests, promotions, surveys, or activities
Send periodic emails or SMS updates regarding orders, products, and promotions

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information

If you are in the EEA, processing of personal information may be based on:

Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
Contract necessity (GDPR Article 6(1)(b))
Legal obligation (GDPR Article 6(1)(c))
Legitimate interests (GDPR Article 6(1)(f))

You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal information. You may request your data in a structured format and have it transmitted to a third party. To exercise these rights, email support@thebreedcollective.com . We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Children’s Privacy

Except for products marked “14+” or for customers over 14, The Breed Collective is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children without parental consent.

Data Security

We use physical, electronic, and administrative procedures, including SSL encryption, to safeguard your personal information. Only authorized employees have access, and we use secure third-party providers for server and hardware security. While we use industry-standard precautions, 100% security cannot be guaranteed.

Retention of Your Information

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill obligations or comply with laws. Retention is assessed based on the type of data, legal requirements, and statute of limitations.

Disclosure to Outside Parties

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information. Trusted third parties assisting with operations, payments, or shipping may access your information but must keep it confidential. Information may also be released to comply with the law or protect rights, property, or safety.