• Privacy Policy

  • Last update - January 2026

    Who we are
    The Bedlington Terrier Rescue Foundation (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and a registered charity (Charity Number 1176408). Our registered address is Glyn Coch, Alltwalis, Carmarthen SA32 7EA.

    Email: info@bedlingtonrescue.co.uk | Telephone: 07885 507618

    For the purposes of UK data protection law, we are the data controller. 

    What we do
    We rescue, rehabilitate and rehome Bedlington Terriers and their crosses and work with gifting owners to help dogs remain in their homes where possible.

    How we protect your privacy

    We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how and why we collect, use and share personal data and explains your rights.

    We will never sell your personal data. We only share it where necessary, proportionate and lawful.

    Personal data we collect
    We may collect:

    • Identity and contact details
    • Financial and donation information (including Gift Aid)
    • Preferences and interests
    • Records relating to rehoming, volunteering, fundraising or events
    • Limited special category data where strictly necessary

    How we use your data and lawful bases
    We process personal data under one or more lawful bases:

    • Consent
    • Contract
    • Legal obligation
    • Vital interests
    • Legitimate interests

    Activities and lawful bases include:

    • Donations & Gift Aid – legal obligation / contract
    • Rehoming & welfare activity – legitimate interests
    • Volunteer management – contract / legitimate interests
    • Email marketing – consent
    • Postal fundraising – legitimate interests (with opt-out)

    Marketing communications
    We only send:

    • Email marketing where you have consented
    • Postal communications based on legitimate interests unless you opt out
    • Telephone communications only where permitted by law

    You can opt out at any time.

    Sharing your data
    We only share data with trusted third parties acting as data processors under written agreements compliant with UK GDPR Article 28, including:

    • Payment processors
    • Mailing services
    • Veterinary practices (where necessary)

    Website, cookies and analytics
    We only use strictly necessary cookies unless otherwise stated. A separate Cookie Policy is available on our website.

    Data security
    We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data.

    Data retention
    Examples:

    • Donations & Gift Aid – 7 years
    • Volunteer records – 6 years after last involvement
    • Rehoming records – retained in line with welfare obligations
    • Marketing suppression lists – retained indefinitely

    Your rights
    You have rights including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, portability and withdrawal of consent.

    Complaints
    If you are unhappy with our response, you may complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (www.ico.org.uk).

    Updates
    We may update this policy from time to time.