Privacy Policy/Legal Notice

Pawsitive Futures UK

Privacy Policy and Legal Notice

Last updated: 01/01/2026

Pawsitive Futures UK ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or contact us.

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Pawsitive Futures UK is a UK-based organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for dogs and their guardians through education, support, and ethical practice.

Contact details:

Email: info@pawsitivefutures.co.uk

Website: pawsitivefututres.co.uk

We are the data controller for the personal data you provide.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We only collect limited personal data that you choose to provide to us.

This may include:

Contact data: your name, email address, and any information you include in messages sent via our Contact Us form or by email

Technical data: basic information such as IP address, browser type, and device information (collected automatically when you visit the website)

We do not operate mailing lists or collect personal data for marketing purposes.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data when you:

Visit our website (limited technical data via cookies or similar technologies)

Donations made via the website are processed externally and do not require you to provide payment details to us.

4. Donations via PayPal

All donations made through our website are processed securely by PayPal.

When you click a Donate button, you are redirected to PayPal’s platform. We do not collect or store your payment details, such as card numbers or bank information.

PayPal acts as a separate data controller for any personal and financial data you provide to them. Please refer to PayPal’s Privacy Policy for information on how they process your data.

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data only to:

Respond to enquiries or messages you send us

Manage and acknowledge donations where necessary

Maintain the security and functionality of our website

Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We do not use your data for marketing or mailing lists.

6. Lawful Bases for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

Consent: when you contact us voluntarily

Legitimate interests: to respond to enquiries and operate the website

Legal obligation: where we are required to retain information by law

7. Cookies

Our website uses only essential cookies necessary for basic functionality and security.

We do not use advertising or marketing cookies.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

Your data is shared only where necessary, such as:

Website hosting providers

IT or security service providers

All third parties are required to protect your data and comply with data protection law.

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

Contact enquiries are kept only for as long as required to respond and follow up

Donation-related records are retained where required for legal or accounting purposes

11. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data

Request correction of inaccurate data

Request erasure of your data

Object to or restrict processing

Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.

12. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

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

13. Legal Notice

Website Information

This website is operated by Pawsitive Futures UK.

Email: info@pawsitivefutures.co.uk

Website: pawsitivefutures.co.uk

Pawsitive Futures UK is a UK-based organisation.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. While we make every effort to ensure that the information is accurate and up to date, we make no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information contained on the website.

Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

External Links

This website may contain links to external websites, including PayPal. We have no control over the content or availability of those sites and accept no responsibility for them. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Pawsitive Futures UK shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of, or inability to use, this website.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy and Legal Notice shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy and Legal Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.