Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 25/7/2025
At Untimorous Beasties, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our dog training services or visit our website (www.untimorousbeasties.com).
This policy is written in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Untimorous Beasties is a dog training and animal behaviour service operated by Kirsty Morrison as a sole trader, based in Glasgow, Scotland.
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact:
Name: Kirsty Morrison
Email: kirstymorrison9@googlemail.com
Phone: 07779168377
Address: 115 Inveresk Street, Glasgow, G32 6QN
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following information:
Contact Information: Name, phone number, email address, postal address.
Dog Information: Pet’s name, age, breed, behavioural issues, training needs.
Payment Information: Where applicable (handled securely via third-party payment providers).
Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (collected through cookies or analytics tools).
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. All services must be booked by individuals aged 18 or over.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
Provide dog training / animal behaviour services and communicate with you.
Respond to your enquiries or booking requests.
Send you important updates or changes to appointments.
Maintain records for accounting, legal, or regulatory purposes.
Improve our services and website experience.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
Contract: To fulfil our agreement to provide services to you.
Consent: When you opt in to communications or marketing.
Legal Obligation: For tax, accounting, or regulatory compliance.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and manage our business effectively.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your data. We may share limited information with:
Service Providers (e.g., email providers, payment processors, website hosts).
Regulatory Authorities when required by law.
All third-party providers are required to protect your data in line with UK GDPR.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep your data only for as long as necessary:
Contact and training records: up to 6 years (for accounting and legal compliance).
Enquiry or contact form data: typically 12–24 months.
Marketing preferences: until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
You can ask for deletion of your personal data at any time unless we are legally required to retain it.
7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Correct inaccurate or outdated information.
Request erasure (“the right to be forgotten”) in certain circumstances.
Restrict or object to processing in certain cases.
Data portability, if applicable.
Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent.
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
8. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and collect analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie banner (if applicable).
9. Data Security
We take reasonable and appropriate steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access. This includes using secure devices, password protection, and secure third-party services.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be posted on our website with a revised “Effective Date”.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:
Kirsty Morrison
Untimorous Beasties
Email: kirstymorrison9@googlemail.com
Phone: 07779168377
Address: 115 Inveresk Street, Glasgow, G32 6QN