Privacy Policy

Brighton Veterinary Clinic is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. Read our full Privacy Policy to learn how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

Last updated: October 2025

At Brighton Veterinary Clinic (BVC), we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your data — and the choices you have in how it’s used.By registering with our practice or using our services, you agree to the data practices outlined below

By registering with our practice or using our services, you agree to the data practices outlined below.

Our Commitment to You

We value the trust you place in us. At BVC, we are not in the business of selling, renting, or trading email lists or personal information with anyone else

We only share data when it’s necessary for your pet’s care or required by law — and only with your consent or for a legitimate reason.

We’ve kept this policy as clear and accessible as possible, but if you have any questions, please do get in touch.

Data Collection and Use

We only collect personal data when there is a lawful reason to do so. This may include:

  • Consent (for example, when you sign up for newsletters)
  • Contract (to provide veterinary services)
  • Legal obligation (where record-keeping is required by law)
  • Legitimate interests (such as improving our services)
  • Vital interests (in emergencies affecting your pet’s welfare)

As a registered client, we may collect your name, address, email, telephone number, and pet details. We use this information to:

  • Contact you about appointments, treatments, or your pet’s health
  • Send reminders, updates, or information you’ve requested
  • Keep our client records accurate and up to date
  • Request feedback to help improve our services
  • Provide information on products or services relevant to your pet (where you’ve given consent)
  • Manage transactions and communication between you and our team

We also keep records of correspondence (calls, emails, letters) and transactions to ensure continuity and quality of care.

Security of Your Information

We will ensure that all personal information supplied is held securely in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679, as adopted into UK law in the Data Protection Act 2018.

By providing your address, telephone number, or email details, you consent to Brighton Veterinary Clinic contacting you using those methods

All data is stored and handled responsibly, using secure systems and restricted access within our team.

Sharing of Information

Client data is stored within our secure practice management system, accessible only to authorised members of the BVC team.

As a registered client, we may collect your name, address, email, telephone number, and pet details. We use this information to:

  • Referral practices or veterinary specialists, if required for your pet’s care
  • Other veterinary practices, if you choose to transfer your registration
  • Laboratories, insurers, or regulatory bodies, where necessary for treatment or legal compliance

We also use Mailchimp to send newsletters and updates. Mailchimp’s servers are based in the United States but operate under strict international data protection standards.

Your Rights and Choices

We believe your personal data should remain under your control. You have the right to:

  • Access the information we hold about you
  • Correct or update your personal details
  • Request deletion of your data (where legally permitted)
  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time
  • Transfer your information to another veterinary practice if you move

To manage your preferences or submit a request, please contact us:

Brighton Veterinary Clinic
Brighton Veterinary Clinic, Sussex House, Crowhurst Road, Brighton, BN1 8AF.
01273 977330
feedback@brightonvetclinic.co.uk

If you unsubscribe from marketing, you’ll no longer receive newsletters or promotional updates, but we’ll still contact you about your pet’s care when needed.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We will not keep your personal information for longer than necessary. Data is held while you are registered with us and for a limited time afterward to meet legal, professional, or insurance requirements.

Where required, some records may be archived securely for regulatory or legal purposes.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to external websites or social media pages. This privacy policy applies only to Brighton Veterinary Clinic.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any other sites you visit, as we cannot accept responsibility for how those organisations handle your data.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how we handle your data, please get in touch:

Brighton Veterinary Clinic
Brighton Veterinary Clinic, Sussex House, Crowhurst Road, Brighton, BN1 8AF.
01273 977330
feedback@brightonvetclinic.co.uk

We’re always happy to explain how we protect your information and to help you manage your privacy preferences.

GDPR Compliance Statement

Brighton Veterinary Clinic complies fully with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We take all reasonable steps to ensure that your data is collected, stored, and processed securely, transparently, and only for its intended purpose