Privacy Policy

D’Arcys Dog Training is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly and transparently.

 

This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in line with UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

 

 

 

Who We Are

 

 

D’Arcys Dog Training provides dog training and behaviour support services.

 

For the purposes of data protection law, D’Arcys Dog Training is the data controller responsible for your personal information.

 

 

 

What Information We Collect

 

 

We may collect and store the following information:

 

• Your name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Address (if relevant to services provided)

• Information about your dog (e.g. age, breed, behaviour history)

• Communication you send to us (emails, messages, enquiry forms)

 

 

We only collect information that is necessary to provide our services or respond to enquiries.

 

 

 

How We Use Your Information

 

 

We use your personal data to:

 

• Respond to enquiries

• Provide dog training and behaviour services

• Arrange appointments and sessions

• Communicate about your training plan or progress

• Meet legal or accounting requirements

 

 

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

 

 

 

Legal Basis for Processing

 

 

We process your data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

 

• Consent – when you contact us or submit a form

• Contract – when data is required to provide services

• Legal obligation – for record-keeping or accounting

• Legitimate interests – to communicate effectively with clients

 

 

 

 

How We Store and Protect Your Data

 

 

Your information is stored securely and accessed only when necessary.

 

We take reasonable steps to protect your data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

 

We do not store personal data for longer than necessary.

 

 

 

Sharing Your Information

 

 

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

 

Your information will only be shared where required by law or with trusted service providers (such as booking or payment systems) who are GDPR-compliant.

 

 

 

Your Rights

 

 

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

 

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Object to or restrict processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

 

 

To exercise these rights, please contact us directly.

 

 

 

Cookies

 

 

Our website may use basic cookies to ensure it functions properly. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your consent.

 

 

 

Changes to This Policy

 

 

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page.

 

 

 

Contact

 

 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please get in touch via the contact details provided on this website.