HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

PRIVACY POLICY

We are a national charity supporting, rehabilitating, protecting and celebrating serving and retired police dogs from across the United Kingdom.

PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st January 2025

Thin Blue Paw Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website [www.thinbluepaw.org.uk], make a donation, or engage with our online services.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. Please read this document carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information depending on how you interact with our website:

1.1 Personal Information

When you make a donation, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us through the website, we may collect personal information such as:

Name

Email address

Postal address

Phone number

Payment details (only for donation processing)

Date of birth (where required by law or for age-restricted donations)

Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Usage Data

We collect data on how you use our website, including:

Your IP address

Browser type and version

Pages visited and time spent on the site

Referring website or search terms used

Device information (e.g., mobile or desktop)

This data is used to analyze trends, improve our website, and offer a better user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

To process donations: We need to process your payment details to complete your donation.

To communicate with you: We may contact you regarding your donation, updates about our projects, upcoming events, or other charity-related activities, if you have consented to receive such communications.

To improve our services: We use usage data to optimize the website and enhance user experience.

To comply with legal obligations: For example, to fulfill tax reporting requirements or protect against fraud.

We will not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties except as required by law or to fulfill the purposes described above.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

A “cookie” is a small file placed on your device to store preferences and track information. We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies.

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the operation of the website, such as for processing donations and enabling basic features.
  • Analytical Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website, so we can improve its performance.
  • Functionality Cookies: These allow us to remember your preferences (such as language or region) and provide a more personalized experience.
  • Marketing Cookies: These are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you, both on and off our site.

3.2 How to Manage Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, but please note that some website features may not function properly without them. For more information on how to manage cookies, please visit your browser settings.

To manage cookies on our website specifically, please see our Cookie Policy.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect the personal information you provide. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Under applicable laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal data. These may include:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your data.
  • Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
  • Opt-out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
  • Data Portability: You may request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at hello@thinbluepaw.org.uk. We will respond to your request as required by applicable law.

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers to help us operate our website or process donations These service providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.

We may also disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our site policies, or protect our rights, property, or safety.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

8. Changes to This Privacy and Cookie Policy

We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy and Cookie Policy, or if you wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Thin Blue Paw Foundation
Harpenden Hall, Southdown Rd,
Harpenden AL5 1TE
Email: hello@thinbluepaw.org.uk

Thank you for supporting Thin Blue Paw Foundation.