PTCA Global Bloodlines Initiative
Bloodlines Without Borders
Effective Date: October 23, 2026
The PTCA Global Bloodlines Initiative ("the Initiative," "we," "us," or "our") is an international program overseen by the Patterdale Terrier Club of America (PTCA).
Our mission is to preserve exceptional working Patterdale Terrier bloodlines and connect qualified breeders worldwide with proven working genetics, frozen semen, and quality breeding stock.
We recognize the importance of protecting the personal information, breeding records, and confidential business information entrusted to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect information obtained through our website, membership applications, breeder communications, and international breeding and export services.
Depending on your interactions with the Initiative, we may collect:
Personal and Contact Information
Breeder and Membership Information
Canine and Breeding Information
Transaction and Export Information
We may also collect limited technical information, such as device details, browser type, IP address, and website usage data.
Information collected through the Initiative may be used to:
Where required by law, we will obtain consent for optional marketing communications and other processing activities.
Certain information is available exclusively to approved members of the PTCA Global Bloodlines Initiative.
Restricted information may include detailed pedigrees, breeding records, reproductive documentation, available genetic inventory, pricing, and selected kennel information.
Access to our members-only platform does not authorize users to reproduce, distribute, publish, or commercially exploit confidential information obtained through the Initiative.
Members must respect the confidentiality of other breeders, participating kennels, and their records.
The PTCA reserves the right to suspend or revoke access when members misuse confidential information, subject to applicable agreements and law.
Information relating to dogs and pedigrees may be made available to approved members when relevant to the program, while personal contact details and sensitive transaction documents will be accessible only when reasonably necessary or otherwise authorized.
To provide international breeding and export services, we may share necessary information with:
We limit disclosures to information reasonably necessary for the relevant services.
We do not authorize service providers to use confidential breeder information for unrelated purposes.
We do not sell personal contact information or confidential member records to third-party marketing companies.
This statement must remain consistent with our actual website and business practices.
The Initiative serves breeders internationally, including those in jurisdictions with strict animal importation regulations.
Providing these services may require transferring information between the United States and other countries, including Australia, France, Portugal, and additional participating destinations.
Where applicable, we will use legally appropriate safeguards for international personal-data transfers and take reasonable steps to protect information shared with overseas service providers.
Information may also be disclosed to authorized government agencies when required for veterinary certification, customs clearance, regulatory compliance, or other lawful purposes.
The privacy laws and protections of receiving countries may differ from those of your country of residence.
We are committed to taking reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to safeguard personal information.
These measures are intended to protect against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, and loss.
Access to confidential member and transaction information should be restricted to authorized personnel and service providers with a legitimate operational need.
Although we strive to protect information, no website, online transaction, electronic communication, or data-storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and promptly reporting suspected unauthorized access.
Payments for frozen semen, breeding stock, training, or associated services may be handled through authorized third-party payment processors.
Payment providers may collect and process financial information under their own privacy policies and applicable security practices.
The Initiative may maintain transaction histories, invoice details, payment confirmations, and accounting records as necessary for legitimate business operations, recordkeeping, dispute resolution, and legal compliance.
Photographs, videos, pedigree information, and related records provided to the Initiative may be used to evaluate dogs, document breeding qualifications, and administer the program.
Materials will not automatically be authorized for public advertising merely because they have been submitted for private breeder review.
We will obtain appropriate permissions before publishing privately submitted materials for promotional purposes, unless publication is already authorized under an applicable agreement.
Ownership and permitted use of photographs, videos, pedigree records, and other submitted materials may be further addressed in separate program agreements.
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to maintain secure member sessions, remember preferences, monitor website performance, and improve user experience.
Where analytics or advertising technologies are implemented, additional disclosures and consent or opt-out controls will be provided when required by applicable law.
Users may also manage certain cookie preferences through their browsers.
Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, maintain required records, resolve disputes, and enforce applicable agreements.
Retention periods may vary according to the type of information involved.
Certain pedigree, registration, breeding, semen-storage, and genetic preservation records may need to be maintained for extended periods because of their historical or reproductive significance.
Where continued retention of personal identifiers is unnecessary, we may delete or anonymize those identifiers while preserving appropriate canine records.
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
We will review and respond to privacy requests in accordance with applicable law.
Some requests may be limited by legal recordkeeping requirements, existing contractual obligations, or other lawful grounds for retaining information.
Residents of certain jurisdictions, including the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, Australia, and qualifying U.S. states, may have additional statutory protections.
Where applicable, we process personal information on recognized legal grounds, including contractual necessity, legal obligations, legitimate interests, or consent.
We do not discriminate against individuals for exercising legally protected privacy rights.
The Initiative recognizes that breeding decisions, genetic inventory, kennel relationships, and planned international shipments may involve commercially sensitive information.
We will seek to maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding private reservations, breeding arrangements, purchase agreements, and export transactions.
We may disclose transaction information when necessary to complete authorized services, maintain accurate records, comply with legal requirements, or respond to lawful requests.
Approval as a program member does not provide unrestricted access to another breeder's private business information.
The Initiative and its transaction services are intended for adults aged 18 years or older.
We do not knowingly solicit personal information from children under 13.
If we discover that we have collected such information without appropriate authorization, we will take steps to address it in accordance with applicable law.
Our website may contain links to outside services, including veterinary providers, semen-storage facilities, shipping companies, and payment processors.
These organizations maintain their own privacy practices.
The PTCA is not responsible for the privacy policies or independent practices of third-party websites.
We encourage users to review the applicable policies before providing personal information.
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the Initiative, technology, business practices, or applicable laws.
Revisions will be published on our website with an updated effective date.
Where legally required, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent before implementing material changes affecting personal information.
Questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information should be directed to:
PTCA Global Bloodlines Initiative
Patterdale Terrier Club of America
Email: [Insert official program privacy email]
Mailing Address: [Insert official PTCA mailing address]
Website: [Insert official program website]
Please include sufficient information for us to identify your inquiry and respond appropriately.
We will review privacy complaints and requests and take appropriate action in accordance with applicable law.
PTCA Global Bloodlines Initiative
Bloodlines Without Borders
Preserving Working Heritage. Expanding Genetic Diversity. Connecting Breeders Worldwide.
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