Privacy Policy

Website: https://littlehavendogsitting.co.uk   |   Last Updated: March 2026

Little Haven Dog Sitting (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at https://littlehavendogsitting.co.uk (the “Site”). Please read this policy carefully. If you have questions, contact us via the Site.

 

1. Who We Are

The data controller responsible for your personal information is Little Haven Dog Sitting, operating the website at https://littlehavendogsitting.co.uk.

 

2. Information We Collect

 

2.1 Comments and User Submissions

When you submit a comment on this Site, we collect the information you provide in the comment form, including your name, email address, and the content of your comment. We also automatically collect your IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection purposes.

Your email address may be converted into an anonymised identifier (known as a hash) and shared with the Gravatar service solely to determine whether you have a registered profile picture. Gravatar’s privacy policy can be reviewed at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Upon approval of your comment, your profile picture (if any) will be displayed publicly alongside your comment.

 

2.2 Uploaded Media

If you upload images to this Site, please be aware that uploaded images may contain embedded location metadata (known as EXIF GPS data). We strongly advise removing any such location data from images prior to uploading. Please be aware that other visitors to this Site may be able to download and extract embedded location information from any images made available on the Site.

 

3. Cookies

This Site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience. The following cookies may be set:

  • Comment convenience cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt in to having your name, email address, and website URL saved in cookies for one (1) year. This allows you to avoid re-entering your details on future visits.
  • Browser capability cookie: When you access our login page, a temporary cookie is set solely to test whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
  • Login cookies: Upon logging in, cookies are set to retain your login session and display preferences. Login session cookies expire after two (2) days; display preference cookies persist for one (1) year. If you select the “Remember Me” option, your login session will be maintained for two (2) weeks. Logging out will delete all login-related cookies.
  • Article editing cookie: If you create or edit content on the Site, a cookie recording the relevant post identifier is set in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one (1) day.

 

4. Embedded Content From Third-Party Websites

Pages on this Site may include embedded content — such as videos, images, or articles — sourced from third-party websites. Embedded content operates as though you had visited the originating website directly. Those third-party websites may collect data about you, use their own cookies, deploy additional tracking technologies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content. If you hold an account with the third-party website and are logged in, your interaction with embedded content on this Site may be tracked and associated with your account on that website. We have no control over, and accept no responsibility for, the privacy practices of any third-party website.

 

5. How We Share Your Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your data in the following limited circumstances:

  • Spam detection services: Visitor comments may be submitted to an automated spam detection service for screening purposes.
  • Password reset requests: Where you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset communication.
  • Legal obligations: We may disclose your information where required to do so by applicable law or in response to a lawful request from a competent authority.

 

6. How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Specifically:

  • Comments: Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely. This enables us to identify and automatically approve follow-up comments from returning commenters, rather than holding them in a moderation queue.
  • Registered users: Where users register on this Site, personal information provided during registration is stored in their user profile for as long as their account remains active or as required by law.

 

7. Your Rights Under Data Protection Law

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection legislation (including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018) in relation to your personal data. These may include the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you;
  • Request the correction of inaccurate personal data;
  • Request the erasure of your personal data (subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it);
  • Request a portable copy of the personal data you have provided to us;
  • Object to or request restriction of the processing of your personal data;
  • Withdraw any consent you have previously given.

 

Registered users may view, update, or delete their own personal information at any time by accessing their account profile (note: usernames cannot be changed). Website administrators may also access and edit this information.

To exercise any of your rights, or to submit a data subject access request, please contact us via the contact details provided on the Site. We will respond to all legitimate requests within the timeframes required by applicable law. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk.

 

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

9. International Data Transfers

Some of the third-party services we use (such as spam detection and profile image services) may process your data outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area. Where this occurs, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection law.

 

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

 

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via the website at:

https://littlehavendogsitting.co.uk

Disclaimer: This document has been drafted for informational purposes as a professionally worded privacy policy. It does not constitute legal advice. You should seek independent legal counsel to ensure this policy is fully compliant with all laws applicable to your specific business and jurisdiction.