Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 22 November 2025 Last Revision: 22 November 2025
Introduction
Places To Visit With Dogs (“we”, “us”, “our”) takes the privacy of visitors and users (“you”, “your”) seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://placestovisitwithdogs.co.uk, in accordance with UK GDPR, EU GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws.[^2][^1]
Data Controller Details
Unit 31815, PO Box 4336, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M61 0BW Email: hello@placestovisitwithdogs.co.uk
Categories of Data Collected
We may collect, use, store, and transfer different kinds of personal data including:
- Identity Data (e.g., name, username)
- Contact Data (email address, postal address)
- Technical Data (IP address, browser type, device information)
- Usage Data (pages accessed, links clicked, time on site)
- Cookie Data (preferences, analytics, advertising)
- Communication Data (messages, reviews, inquiries).[^1][^2]
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data relying on the following legal bases:
- Consent (e.g. marketing communications, cookie usage)
- Contract (e.g., when providing information or responding to inquiries)
- Legal Obligation (e.g., compliance with regulatory requirements)
- Legitimate Interests (e.g., to improve and ensure security of our site).[^2][^1]
Cookie Usage
Cookies are used for:
- Site functionality (essential cookies)
- Analytics (under consent)
- Advertising (under consent)
- Personalization (under consent)
Users are notified via a cookie banner and may manage preferences or withdraw consent at any time.[^4][^3]
Third-Party Sharing
We may share personal data with:
- Service providers (hosting, analytics, marketing)
- Partners and third parties for analytics and advertising
- Legal/regulatory authorities (where required) Third parties are contractually required to safeguard your data to at least the same degree as our policy.[^5][^1]
International Transfers
When transferring data outside the UK/EU (e.g. to the US):
- Data is protected by safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.
- Transfers to third parties in the US or elsewhere are made in compliance with GDPR and CCPA requirements.[^6][^5]
User Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to processing or restrict use
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Data portability (where applicable)
Requests can be made to hello@placestovisitwithdogs.co.uk. All rights are subject to applicable law.[^1][^2]
Retention Periods
Personal data is kept:
- As long as needed for specified purposes
- As required by law
- Until you withdraw consent (for consent-based processing)
- For analytics and marketing, for up to 24 months unless consent withdrawn.[^2][^1]
Security Measures
We implement:
- Encryption of data (in transit and at rest)
- Secure servers and firewalls
- Access control and staff training
- Regular monitoring and review.[^1][^2]
Breach Notification Procedures
If we experience a data breach that affects your rights and freedoms, we will:
- Notify affected users within 72 hours (where legally required)
- Report to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and other competent authorities.[^6]
Severability
If any part of this Privacy Policy is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.
Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy and all disputes shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Revision History
- 22 November 2025: Initial Privacy Policy published
- Future revisions will be communicated via this page. Users are encouraged to review periodically.
Contact
Questions, requests, or complaints: hello@placestovisitwithdogs.co.uk Unit 31815, PO Box 4336, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M61 0BW
