At TheDogHere.com, your privacy matters. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website. We’re a UK-based blog and follow the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. Who We Are

TheDogHere.com is a UK-based website that provides dog care guides, product reviews, and general advice for dog owners. If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us via the Contact page.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Leave a comment on a post
• Fill in a contact form
• Click on affiliate or advertising links
• Use the website (via cookies and analytics)

The types of information we might collect include:

• Your name (if provided)
• Your email address (if provided)
• Your IP address
• Browser type and device
• Pages visited and time spent on the site

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to messages or enquiries
• Send newsletters if you’ve subscribed
• Improve our website and content
• Understand how people use our site through analytics
• Monitor and manage affiliate and advertising links

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies

TheDogHere.com uses cookies to:

• Improve your browsing experience
• Analyse website traffic (e.g. through Google Analytics)
• Serve personalised ads (e.g. via Google AdSense or affiliate networks)

You can control or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. By using the site, you agree to our use of cookies unless you choose to disable them.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services (such as Google Analytics, MailerLite, or affiliate programmes like Amazon Associates). These platforms may collect limited data through cookies or tracking pixels, and each has its own privacy policy.

If you click on an external link or purchase through an affiliate link, you’ll be subject to that third party’s policies — not ours.

6. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

As a UK resident, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Ask us to correct or delete your information
• Withdraw consent for email marketing
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please get in touch via the Contact page.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep your data only for as long as needed to provide our services or comply with legal obligations. For example, if you unsubscribe from our mailing list, your email address will be removed.

8. Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under that age.

9. Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. We recommend checking this page now and then to stay informed. The latest version will always be posted here.

Last updated: 5th May 2025