Privacy Policy – West Sussex Clownfish
Last updated: March 2026
Who I Am
This website is run by West Sussex Clownfish.
I’m a small, hobby-led breeder based in West Sussex, focused on raising healthy, captive-bred clownfish and supplying them to other hobbyists who care about quality and proper husbandry.
What Information I Collect
When you use the site, I may collect:
Your name
Email address
Delivery and billing details (if you place an order)
Any messages you send via the contact form
Like most websites, some basic technical data is also collected automatically:
IP address
Device and browser type
Pages you visit
How Your Information Is Used
I only use your information where it’s genuinely needed, for example:
To process and deliver your order
To reply to messages or enquiries
To send updates if you’ve signed up (new stock, breeding releases, etc.)
To improve the website and overall experience
No unnecessary data collection, no nonsense.
Email Updates (Important)
If you sign up to the mailing list, you may receive:
New stock alerts
Rare or limited clownfish releases
Occasional offers or updates
You’ll only get these if you’ve actively signed up.
You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in the email.
How Your Data Is Stored
Your data is stored securely using trusted platforms such as:
Squarespace (website + forms)
Mailchimp or similar (email updates)
These providers only handle your data to help run the site and communications properly.
I do not sell or pass your data to third parties for marketing.
Cookies
This site uses cookies to:
Make the website function properly
Understand how people use the site
Improve performance over time
You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.
How Long Data Is Kept
Order information is kept for accounting/legal reasons
Email data is kept until you unsubscribe
Messages are only kept as long as needed to respond
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law (UK GDPR), you have the right to:
Request access to your data
Ask for corrections
Request deletion
Withdraw consent (especially for emails)
If you ever want anything removed or clarified, just get in touch.
Data Protection
Basic but important:
Secure systems
Limited access
No unnecessary data handling
Contact
If you’ve got any questions about your data or this policy:
Complaints
If you feel your data hasn’t been handled properly, you can contact:
Information Commissioner's Office
Updates
This page may be updated occasionally to reflect changes to the site or legal requirements.