Native Breed Solutions
Last updated: 01/01/2026
1. Who We Are
Native Breed Solutions (NBS) is a Community Interest Company providing research, advisory, and knowledge exchange services related to Britain’s native cattle systems.
For the purposes of UK data protection law, Native Breed Solutions is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
If you have any questions about this policy or how we use your data, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Registered address: 2 Swansea Cottage, Tilehurst Reading
RG31 6HL
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Information you provide directly
- Name
- Email address
- Organisation name
- Phone number
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Any information provided in correspondence
Automatically collected information
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time and date of visits
- Referring website
This information is collected via cookies and website analytics tools.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide requested services
- Manage collaborative projects
- Send relevant communications
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
- Legitimate Interests – to respond to enquiries and operate our services
- Contract – where processing is necessary to deliver agreed services
- Consent – where you have opted in to receive communications
- Legal Obligation – where required by law
5. Data Sharing
We may share information with:
- Professional advisers (accountants, legal advisers)
- Project collaborators (where necessary and appropriate)
- IT and website service providers
All third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data.
We do not transfer personal data outside the UK unless appropriate safeguards are in place.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfil the purpose for which it was collected
- Meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
Contact form enquiries that do not result in ongoing engagement may be deleted after a reasonable period.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
8. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure (in certain circumstances)
- Object to processing
- Request restriction of processing
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details above.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://www.ico.org.uk
9. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to:
- Improve functionality
- Analyse website traffic
- Enhance user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
For more information, please see our Cookie Policy (if applicable).
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.