Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 30 March 2025

1. What is this document and why should you read it?

This Privacy Notice explains how and why Sniffly Dogs (also referred to as “snifflydogs.com”, “we”, “our” and “us”) collects, uses, discloses and otherwise processes personal data about individual users of our website https://snifflydogs.co.uk (the “Website”), and those who access our services (collectively, the “Services”), including Website Users, Clients (whether prospective, current or past), and people who apply to work with us (together, “you”).

This Privacy Notice does not address data that is not subject to applicable data protection laws (such as de-identified or publicly available information). This Privacy Notice is also not a contract and does not create any legal rights or obligations not otherwise provided by law.

You should read this Privacy Notice so that you understand what we are doing with your personal data.

2. Our data protection responsibilities

“Personal data” is any information that relates to an identifiable natural person. Your name, address and contact details are examples of personal data if they identify you.

The term “process” means any activity relating to personal data, including collection, storage, use and transmission.

Whether you are a Client, Website User, or Job Applicant for a vacancy at Sniffly Dogs (or a combination of these), Sniffly Dogs is a “controller” of your personal data. This means we make decisions about how and why we process your personal data and are responsible for ensuring it is used in accordance with data protection laws.

3. What types of personal data do we collect and where do we get it from?

We collect and process personal data when you:

• Contact us through our Website or by email
• Sign up for our classes or events (e.g., scent training sessions)
• Browse or interact with our Website
• Apply to work with us

This may include your name, contact details, information provided in correspondence, and how you use our Website.

We may also collect information automatically through cookies and similar technologies, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referral source.

4. How do we use your personal data and why?

We use your personal data for several purposes, including:

• To provide our scent training services
• To communicate with you about bookings or enquiries
• To improve our Website and services
• To comply with legal obligations

We rely on lawful grounds such as your consent, the need to perform a contract, legal obligations, and our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services).

5. Who do we share your personal data with and why?

We may share your personal data with:

• Trusted service providers who support our business (e.g., IT or payment providers)
• Legal and regulatory bodies if required
• Our marketing partners to provide relevant updates (only if you’ve consented)

We will never sell your data or share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

6. International transfers

If your personal data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the relevant authorities.

7. How long do we keep your personal data?

We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.

8. Your rights

You have rights under data protection law, including:

• To access, correct, or delete your data
• To object to or restrict processing
• To withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, email us at hello@snifflydogs.com.

9. Cookies

We use cookies to make our Website work better for you. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18. If we learn we have collected data from a child under 18 without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Please check their policies if you visit them.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any significant changes will be posted on our Website. We encourage you to review this notice regularly.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Notice or your data, contact us at:
📧 hello@snifflydogs.com