Privacy Policy - Dog For Sale

Last Updated: 25/02/2024

Welcome to Dog For Sale (“we”, “us”, or “our”), accessible at https://dogforsale.uk/. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly and securely. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect the information you provide when using our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:

Personal Information

When you use or interact with our website, we may collect:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and delivery addresses
Payment details (processed securely via third-party providers)
Any other information you voluntarily provide via contact forms or messaging systems

Automatically Collected Data

We also collect non-personal data through cookies and tracking technologies:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
Location data (if enabled by your device/browser)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process and fulfill orders for dogs and related services
Respond to your questions or inquiries
Improve website functionality, performance, and user experience
Send order confirmations, shipping updates, and support messages
Offer promotional emails or newsletters if you opt-in
Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud

3. Sharing Your Information

We only share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: Such as payment processors (e.g., Stripe or PayPal), delivery services, website hosting, and IT support
Legal Obligations: If required to comply with the law or enforce our terms and policies
Business Transfers: In case of a sale, merger, or reorganization of our business

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies help us:

Recognise you on return visits
Store preferences
Track usage for analytics and performance

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

5. How We Protect Your Data

We use technical and organizational security measures to protect your data, including:

SSL encryption on our website
Secure third-party payment processing
Access controls and authentication
Regular data backups and monitoring

While we take reasonable steps to secure your data, no system is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

If you are in the UK or EU, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to or restrict certain types of data processing
File a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@dogforsale.uk.

7. Data Retention

We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that we have, we will delete it promptly.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their policies before providing any personal data.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the site constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.