Privacy Policy

Last updated: 4 November 2026

At Ffynongain Gundogs, we respect your privacy and recognise the importance of protecting personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect information provided by people who contact us or visit our website.

1. Who We Are

Ffynongain Gundogs is operated by Huw Jones in St Clears, Carmarthenshire, West Wales.

We provide information about gundog training, breeding, dogs at stud, puppies and related gundog activities.

2. Information We May Collect

Our website does not currently have an online contact form.

If you contact us directly by telephone or email, we may receive information such as:

• Your name
• Your telephone number
• Your email address
• Information included in your enquiry
• Details about your dog or training requirements
• Information relevant to puppy or stud dog enquiries
• Information necessary to arrange agreed services

Some technical information may also be processed automatically when you visit the website, including IP addresses, browser details and website access records.

3. How We Use Your Information

Personal information may be used to:

• Respond to telephone and email enquiries
• Discuss gundog training requirements
• Provide information about puppies and breeding
• Respond to stud dog enquiries
• Arrange appointments or agreed services
• Maintain necessary business records
• Meet applicable legal obligations
• Maintain website security

We do not use information supplied through ordinary enquiries for unrelated marketing without an appropriate lawful basis.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on the circumstances, we may process personal information because:

• It is necessary to take steps requested by you before entering into an agreement.
• It is necessary to fulfil an agreement for services.
• We have a legitimate interest in responding to enquiries, operating our business and maintaining security.
• We need to comply with a legal obligation.
• You have given consent where consent is required.

5. Sharing Information

We do not sell personal information.

Information may be shared with trusted service providers where necessary, such as website hosting or email providers, or disclosed where required by law.

Any sharing of personal information should be limited to what is necessary for the relevant purpose.

6. How Long Information Is Kept

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

This may include handling enquiries, maintaining appropriate business records and meeting legal obligations.

Information that is no longer required should be securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, loss or disclosure.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed completely secure.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Ask for inaccurate information to be corrected
• Request deletion in certain circumstances
• Request restriction of processing
• Object to certain uses of your information
• Request data portability where applicable
• Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent

These rights are subject to applicable legal conditions and exceptions.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Cookies and Website Tracking

This website does not currently use Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager or Meta Pixel for visitor tracking.

Joomla and associated website services may use essential cookies or similar technologies where required for website functionality or security.

Further information is available in our Cookie Policy .

10. External Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites, including social media platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites operated by other organisations.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services, website functionality or legal requirements.

The latest version will be published on this page.

12. Complaints

If you have concerns about how your personal information has been handled, please contact us so we can consider your concerns.

You also have the right to complain to the UK's Information Commissioner.

www.ico.org.uk