Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12th of March 2024

Spanish Happy Tails ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to safeguarding the privacy and rights of individuals in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use and protect that information, and your rights regarding your data. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect:

   a. Personal Information: When you visit our website or submit an adoption application, we may collect personal information, such as your name, address, phone number, and email address.

   b. Application Information: Information submitted through Pawlytics.com for adoption applications may include details about your living situation, previous pet ownership, and other relevant information.

   c. Correspondence Information: We may collect information from emails or other communications you send us.

2. Legal Basis for Processing:

   We will only process your personal data when there is a lawful basis, such as the necessity of processing for the performance of a contract (adoption process), compliance with a legal obligation, protection of vital interests, consent, or legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party.

3. How We Use Your Information:

   a. We use the information collected to process adoption applications, communicate with applicants, and facilitate the adoption process.

   b. Information may be shared with the shelter we support, "Animals Help," to coordinate efforts in finding suitable homes for dogs and completing the import process.

   c. Successful applicants' information will be shared with transporters Wawapets.com or Kaiser Pets Transport to facilitate the transportation of adopted dogs to the UK.

   d. Information will be shared with the UK government to comply with import regulations, including the adopter's name, address, phone number, and email address.

   e. We will register the dog’s microchip for you with PETtrac, this includes sharing your name, address and contact details with the company.

4. Third-Party Services:

   We use third-party services, including Pawlytics.com, Google Drive, Jotform, Google Mail, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Facebook Messenger, ManyChat and WhatsApp, to manage applications, communicate with applicants, and analyse website traffic.

5. Security Measures:

   We implement appropriate security measures to protect the confidentiality and security of your personal information.

6. Data Retention: a. We will retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations.

7. Your Rights: a. You have the right to access, rectify, and erase your personal data. You may also restrict or object to its processing and request data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@spanishhappytails.co.uk

8. Changes to the Privacy Policy:

   We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with the effective date.

9. Contact Us:

   If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@spanishhappytails.co.uk

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.