GDPR Statement

Effective Date: 01/01/2023

At “Beyond The Paw,” we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This GDPR statement outlines our data practices and the rights you have concerning your personal information when visiting our website or engaging our dog training services.

Data Controller: The data controller for any personal data collected through this website is Beyond The Paw, [email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the processing of your personal data, you can contact us at the provided contact.

Legal Basis for Data Processing: We will only process your personal data when we have a valid legal basis to do so. The legal bases for processing may include your explicit consent, the necessity to fulfill a contract, compliance with legal obligations, or our legitimate interests as a dog training service provider.

Types of Personal Data We Collect: When you engage our dog training services or use our website, we may collect various types of personal data, such as your name, contact details, dog information, payment details (if applicable), and any additional information you provide to us voluntarily.

Purpose of Data Processing: We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To schedule and manage dog training sessions and events.

To communicate with you regarding our services, updates, or inquiries.

To process payments and provide receipts (if applicable).

To improve our services and tailor them to your needs.

To comply with legal obligations or respond to legal requests.

Data Sharing and Disclosure: We will not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business and providing our services. These third-party processors are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and in compliance with GDPR.

Data Retention: We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. When we no longer need your data, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your GDPR Rights: Under the GDPR, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:

Right to access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.

Right to rectification: If your information is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to have it corrected.

Right to erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.

Right to restrict processing: You can request the restriction of processing your personal data under specific conditions.

Right to data portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

Right to object: You can object to the processing of your personal data based on our legitimate interests.

Right to withdraw consent: If we rely on your consent to process your data, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

Data Security: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, it’s essential to remember that no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Changes to the GDPR Statement: We may update this GDPR statement to reflect changes in our data practices or to comply with legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on our website, and the effective date at the top of the statement will be revised accordingly.

By using our website or engaging our dog training services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this GDPR statement