Privacy Policy
Last updated: 20 September 2025
This notice explains how we collect – use – and protect personal data when you use https://dogifyuk.co.uk/ (the “Site”). We act as the data controller for data collected via this Site. You can contact us at contact@dogifyuk.co.uk
Who we are
Our website address is https://dogifyuk.co.uk/
What data we collect
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Comments – when you leave a comment we collect the data shown in the form – your IP address – and browser user agent to help with spam detection – if you use Gravatar – an anonymised hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar to check for an avatar – after approval – your profile picture is visible next to your comment
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Media uploads – if you upload images – avoid including EXIF GPS location – visitors can download and extract location data from images
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Contact forms – if you contact us – we process your name – email – and message – plus technical logs needed to deliver the form
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Usage & device data – pages viewed – referring URL – IP address – approximate location – browser and device info – collected via cookies or similar technologies
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Cookies – see “Cookies” below
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Embedded content – pages may include third-party embeds (e.g. videos – maps – social posts) that behave as if you visited those sites – they may set their own cookies and collect data
Lawful bases for processing
We only process personal data where a lawful basis applies under the UK GDPR – typically: legitimate interests for running and securing the Site – consent for non-essential cookies or analytics – contract when you ask us to respond to a support request – and legal obligation where the law requires it.
Cookies
We use:
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Essential cookies – needed for the Site to work – do not require consent
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Analytics cookies (if enabled) – help us understand traffic and improve content – set only after your consent
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Embedded or third-party cookies – may be set by embedded services
You can change or withdraw consent at any time via our Cookie Settings link – and through your browser settings.
Who we share your data with
We share data only with service providers needed to run the Site – for example hosting – security – and optional analytics – these providers process data under contracts and appropriate safeguards – we do not sell personal data.
International transfers
If a provider stores data outside the UK – we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or the UK Addendum to EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
How long we retain data
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Comments – indefinitely – so we can recognise and approve follow-ups automatically
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Contact enquiries – up to 24 months
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Technical logs and analytics – per provider settings – typically 14–26 months
You can ask us to delete your data earlier unless we need to keep it for legal or security reasons.
Your rights
UK GDPR gives you rights over your personal data – including: access – rectification – erasure – restriction – portability – objection – and rights related to automated decision-making if used – to exercise these rights email contact@dogifyuk.co.uk
Children
This Site is not directed at children under 13 – we do not knowingly collect their data – if you believe a child has provided data – contact us to delete it.
Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data – including encryption in transit – access controls – least-privilege access – and regular updates – no method is 100% secure – but we work to prevent unauthorised access – misuse – alteration – or loss.
Complaints
If you’re unhappy with how we handle your data – please contact us first at contact@dogifyuk.co.uk– you can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – helpline 0303 123 1113 – or write to Wycliffe House – Water Lane – Wilmslow – Cheshire – SK9 5AF – or use the forms on the ICO website.
Changes to this notice
We may update this policy from time to time – we will post changes on this page and update the “Last updated” date – for material changes we may provide additional notice.