Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At All Pawz Media, we take your privacy seriously. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you browse our website https://www.all-pawz.co.uk.

By using our site and accepting cookies during your first visit, you consent to their use on each subsequent visit.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect, store, and use the following types of data:

  • Information about your device and connection (IP address, browser type and version, operating system, geographic location)
  • Data relating to your browsing activity (referral source, session duration, pages viewed, navigation paths)
  • Contact details you provide, such as your email address when subscribing or submitting an enquiry
  • Profile information if you choose to share it (name, photo, interests, etc.)
  • Information submitted when signing up for our newsletter or marketing offers (if you have opted in)
  • Data generated through your use of the site (frequency, duration, browsing habits)
  • Information related to purchases (name, address, email, phone number, payment details)
  • Content you publish on the site (comments, reviews, contributions)
  • Communications exchanged with us (by email or through the site)
  • Any other information you voluntarily choose to share

If you provide data concerning another person, you must have their explicit consent.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your data to:

  • Operate and manage our website and services
  • Personalise your browsing experience
  • Process and deliver your orders
  • Send invoices, confirmations, and manage payments
  • Send you non-commercial communications (e.g. service information)
  • Send you newsletters or notifications if you have requested them (you can unsubscribe at any time)
  • Send you marketing communications only if you have consented (you can opt out at any time)
  • Produce anonymised analytics and statistics
  • Respond to your enquiries, questions, and complaints
  • Ensure the security of the site and prevent fraud
  • Comply with our legal obligations and terms of use
  • Publish content you share, where relevant

We do not share your data with third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

4. Sharing Your Personal Data

Your data may be shared with:

  • Our employees, partners, or subcontractors where necessary to provide our services
  • Members of our corporate group (subsidiaries, parent companies) if applicable
  • Authorities or courts if required by law
  • A potential buyer in the event of a sale or merger of our business
  • Third parties if we reasonably believe this is required for legal reasons

We never sell or rent your personal data.

5. International Data Transfers

Some data may be processed outside your country of residence, including in countries that do not offer the same level of protection as the United Kingdom or European Union. By using our site, you accept these transfers.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. However, we may retain data for longer:

  • To comply with our legal obligations
  • To manage potential disputes
  • To prevent fraud or protect our rights

Regular reviews are carried out to delete data that is no longer needed.

7. Security of Your Information

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data:

  • Storage on secure servers protected by passwords and firewalls
  • Encrypted transactions
  • Strict access management

However, you are responsible for keeping your password confidential.

Please note that no transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. We encourage you to review it regularly. In the event of a significant change, we may notify you by email or via a notice on the site.

9. Your Rights

You have several rights regarding your data:

  • Right to access the information we hold about you (proof of identity may be required)
  • Right to rectify or delete inaccurate data
  • Right to object to receiving marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us via the site or at the following address: contact@all-pawz.co.uk.

10. Third-Party Sites

Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Updating Your Information

Please inform us of any changes to your data so that we can keep our records accurate.

12. Cookies

Our site uses cookies to improve functionality, analyse traffic, and personalise content. A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser. Some are temporary (deleted when you close your browser), others are persistent.

We use cookies for:

  • Google Analytics: to analyse site usage and improve performance
  • Session management: to personalise your browsing experience
  • Security: to strengthen protection and prevent fraud
  • Advertising: to offer targeted advertising, with your consent

You can control or block cookies in your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy

Blocking cookies may, however, limit certain features of the site.