Privacy Policy

Little Paws Rescue NI (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website, submit enquiries, complete adoption applications, volunteer forms, donation forms, or otherwise interact with us.

Who We Are

Little Paws Rescue NI is a volunteer-led dog rescue organisation based in Northern Ireland, dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs in need.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Personal Information

• Name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Postal address

• Information provided through contact forms

• Adoption application details

• Foster application details

• Volunteer application details

Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Time spent on our website

• Referral sources

Donation Information

If donations are accepted through third-party providers, payment information is processed securely by those providers. We do not store credit or debit card details.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries and requests.

• Process adoption, fostering and volunteer applications.

• Match dogs with suitable homes.

• Communicate regarding adoption updates and rescue activities.

• Manage donations and fundraising activities.

• Improve our website and services.

• Comply with legal obligations.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information where:

• You have given consent.

• Processing is necessary for adoption, fostering or volunteer applications.

• Processing is necessary to fulfil our legitimate interests as a rescue organisation.

• We are required to comply with legal obligations.

How We Store Your Information

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent or trade personal information.

Information may be shared with:

• Veterinary professionals involved in animal care.

• Home check volunteers.

• Local authorities where legally required.

• Service providers who help us operate our website and communications.

• Law enforcement or regulatory authorities where required by law.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience.

Cookies help us:

• Understand how visitors use our website.

• Improve website performance.

• Remember user preferences.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function correctly.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information.

• Request correction of inaccurate information.

• Request deletion of your personal information.

• Restrict processing of your information.

• Object to processing.

• Request transfer of your information where applicable.

• Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, including social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

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

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

Little Paws Rescue NI

Email: Hello@LittlePawsRescueNI.com

Facebook: Little Paws Rescue NI

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

If you are unhappy with how your information has been handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Website: www.ico.org.uk