A legal disclaimer

Peterborough Greyhound Trust ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly.

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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website, https://www.peterboroughgreyhoundtrust.com/, contact us, make a donation, apply to adopt a greyhound, volunteer with us, or otherwise engage with our services.

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1. Who We Are

Peterborough Greyhound Trust is a charitable organisation dedicated to finding loving homes for retired racing greyhounds and promoting responsible greyhound welfare.

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For the purposes of UK data protection law, Peterborough Greyhound Trust is the Data Controller responsible for your personal information.

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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us using the details on our Contact page.

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2. Information We Collect

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Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

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Personal Information

• Name

• Postal address

• Email address

• Telephone number

Adoption Information

If you apply to adopt a greyhound we may also collect:

• Information about your home

• Household details

• Existing pets

• Lifestyle information

• Veterinary details (where applicable)

Volunteer Information

If you volunteer with us we may collect:

• Emergency contact details

• Relevant experience

• Availability

• Information required for safeguarding or insurance purposes

Donation Information

If you donate to us we may collect:

• Name

• Contact details

• Donation history

We do not store or process payment card details. Payments are handled securely by our payment provider.

Website Usage Information

We may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Time spent on our website

• Referring websites

This information helps us improve our website and user experience.

3. How We Collect Your Information

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We collect information when you:

• Complete an enquiry form

• Submit an adoption application

• Contact us by email or telephone

• Donate to us

• Subscribe to newsletters

• Volunteer with us

• Use our website

We may also receive information from trusted third-party providers such as payment processors or website analytics services.

4. How We Use Your Information

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We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries

• Process adoption applications

• Match suitable greyhounds with adopters

• Arrange home checks

• Process donations

• Administer volunteering activities

• Send newsletters where you have consented

• Improve our website

• Meet our legal obligations

• Protect the welfare of our dogs

5. Our Legal Basis for Processing

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Under the UK GDPR we process your personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Your consent

• Performance of a contract

• Compliance with legal obligations

• Our legitimate interests in operating Peterborough Greyhound Trust, provided these interests do not override your rights and freedoms

6. Sharing Your Information

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We do not sell your personal information.

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We may share information with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

• Payment providers

• Website hosting providers

• Email marketing providers

• Veterinary professionals

• Home check volunteers

• Professional advisers where legally required

• Regulatory authorities if required by law

All third parties are required to keep your information secure and confidential.

7. Data Security

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We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your information against:

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• Unauthorised access

• Loss

• Misuse

• Disclosure

• Alteration

• Destruction

While we take reasonable precautions, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Data Retention

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We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including meeting legal, accounting or regulatory requirements.

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When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Cookies

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Our website may use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly

• Improve website performance

• Analyse visitor behaviour

• Remember user preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

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If we use non-essential cookies such as analytics or marketing cookies, we will request your consent before placing them.

10. Your Rights

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Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

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• Access your personal information

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Request data portability where applicable

• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

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11. Third-Party Websites

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Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

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We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

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12. Children's Privacy

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Our website is not intended for children under 16.

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We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

13. Changes to This Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page together with the revised effective date.

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14. Contact Us

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If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact Peterborough Greyhound Trust using the contact details published on our website.

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If you remain dissatisfied with how we handle your personal information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

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Website: https://ico.org.uk/