Last updated: January 15, 2023
Poodles in Scandinavia ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of visitors to our website at poodles-in-scandinavia.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is:
Poodles in Scandinavia
Vesterbrogade 149, 3. sal
1620 Copenhagen V
Denmark
Email: [email protected]
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
When you contact us via email or through our contact information, we may collect personal data that you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, telephone number, and any other information you include in your correspondence. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and to provide the services or information you have requested.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, our web server automatically collects certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring website, pages visited, date and time of your visit, and duration of your visit. This information is collected through standard server log files and is used for website administration, security monitoring, and aggregate statistical analysis of site usage.
2.3 Cookies
Our website may use cookies, which are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: These are necessary for the website to function correctly and cannot be disabled. They include cookies that remember your preferences for the current session.
- Analytics cookies: We may use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information in an anonymized form, including the number of visitors, the pages they visit, and their general geographic location.
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Most web browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies from websites. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions specific to your browser.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
- To maintain and improve the functionality and content of our website
- To monitor and analyze website usage patterns for administrative purposes
- To protect the security and integrity of our website
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which applies to our processing of personal data, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interest: We process server log data and analytics data on the basis of our legitimate interest in maintaining and improving our website and understanding how it is used.
- Consent: Where we use non-essential cookies, we obtain your consent before placing these cookies on your device.
- Contract performance: When you contact us with an inquiry, we process your personal data as necessary to respond to your request.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Specifically:
- Email correspondence is retained for up to two years after the last communication, unless a longer retention period is required for legal purposes.
- Server log data is retained for up to 12 months for security and analytical purposes.
- Analytics data is retained in anonymized form and does not contain personally identifiable information.
6. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to applicable legal obligations.
- Right to restrict processing: You may request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to data portability: You may request to receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object: You may object to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the personal data we process against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit, restricted access to personal data, and regular security assessments.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties, including national kennel clubs, breed clubs, and individual breeder websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16 without appropriate parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable legislation. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.
11. Complaints
If you believe that our processing of your personal data infringes data protection legislation, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In Denmark, the relevant authority is the Danish Data Protection Agency (Datatilsynet).
12. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us at:
Poodles in Scandinavia
Vesterbrogade 149, 3. sal
1620 Copenhagen V
Denmark
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +45 33 12 45 67