Effective Date: February 15, 2025
At We Love Dogs World, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who We Are
We Love Dogs World operates the website www.welovedogsworld.com. If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
📧 Email: [email protected]
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Contact Information – such as your name and email when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
- Technical Data – including your IP address, browser type, and usage data collected through cookies.
- Communication Data – records of emails or messages you send us.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your data for the following lawful reasons under GDPR:
- Consent – When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
- Legitimate Interest – To improve our website and user experience.
- Legal Obligation – If required by law to store or disclose certain information.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies may be used for:
- Analytics – To understand how visitors interact with our site.
- Functionality – To remember your preferences.
You can control cookie settings in your browser.
5. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share it with:
- Service Providers – Such as email marketing platforms and analytics tools.
- Legal Authorities – If required by law.
6. Your GDPR Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
✅ Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
✅ Correction – Ask us to update incorrect or incomplete data.
✅ Deletion – Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
✅ Objection – Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
✅ Data Portability – Request a copy of your data in a structured format.
✅ Withdraw Consent – If you have given consent for data processing, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
7. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data, but no method is 100% secure.
8. Data Retention
We only retain personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
9. International Data Transfers
If we transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy, and any changes will be posted here with a new effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any privacy concerns, you can contact us at:
📧 Email: [email protected]
You also have the right to file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA) if you believe your rights are violated.
Thank you for being part of We Love Dogs World! 🐶