Whole Buddy Pet Limited (“we”, “us”, “Whole Buddy Pet”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy (together with any documents referred to in it) sets out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us. Please read the following carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

This Privacy Policy applies to individuals visiting www.wholebuddy.co.uk (our “site”). It applies in addition to any other more specific notices provided from time to time.

This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with our Cookie Policy, Terms of Use, and Terms of Sale.

1. Who We Are

For the purpose of data protection laws, the data controller is Whole Buddy Pet Limited, registered in England and Wales.

2. Are You Under 18?

If you are under 18 years old, please obtain your parent/guardian's permission before providing personal information to our site. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 for marketing purposes.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of data about you:

A. Information You Provide to Us:

  • Your name, address, contact information, payment details, and details about your pet(s) when you place an order, create an account, enter a competition, or correspond with us.

B. Information We Collect Automatically:

  • Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and website activity.
  • Information about your visit, including browsing behavior, page interactions, and search terms used.

C. Information We Receive from Third Parties:

  • Business partners, payment processors, advertising networks, and analytics providers may provide us with information about you to help us improve our services.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. For details on the types of cookies we use and how to manage them, please review our Cookie Policy.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Process your orders and provide customer support.
  • Improve our products, services, and website.
  • Send marketing communications (if you have opted in).
  • Conduct internal analysis and research.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. How We Store Your Data

Your personal data is stored securely. Where data is transferred outside the UK or EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

7. Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your data.
  • Request correction or deletion.
  • Object to processing for marketing.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [insert email address].

8. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. In most cases, this is up to 7 years after your last interaction with us, unless required otherwise by law.

9. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your personal data with:

  • Payment processors and logistics providers to fulfill your orders.
  • Marketing and analytics partners to improve our customer experience.
  • Legal authorities if required by law.

10. Social Media & Marketing

If you engage with us on social media, we may collect insights from those platforms to improve our services. You can update your privacy preferences on the respective platforms.

11. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

12. Contact Us

For any privacy-related concerns, you can contact us at:

Email:
Address:

If you have concerns about our data practices, you may also contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the UK.

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