Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Paw Pages (“we”, “our”, “us”) is an online directory helping dog owners find trusted dog-related businesses and services across the UK.
Our website address is: https://pawpages.co.uk.

2. What data we collect

We collect the following types of information:

Business listing information: name, address, services offered, contact details (when businesses submit a listing).
Account details: name, email address, and login details if you create an account.
Website usage data: IP address, browser type, and pages visited (for analytics and site security).
Contact form data: any details you provide when you contact us.
Comments and reviews: information you enter in comments/reviews plus your IP address (for spam detection).
Cookies: small files stored in your browser to help the site work properly.

We do not sell your personal information to anyone.

3. How we use your data

We use your information to:

Publish and manage business listings.
Provide directory services and improve the site.
Respond to messages or support requests.
Keep the website secure.
Send occasional updates or marketing (only if you’ve opted in).

4. Cookies

We use cookies to:

Keep you logged in (if you have an account).
Remember your preferences.
Track how visitors use the site (Google Analytics).

You can disable cookies in your browser, but some parts of the site may not work properly.

5. Sharing your data

We only share data with:

Service providers (e.g. website hosting, analytics, email services) that help us run Paw Pages.
Legal authorities, if required by law.

We never sell or rent your data to third parties.

6. How long we keep your data

Business listings: kept until the business requests removal.
User accounts: kept until you request deletion.
Comments/reviews: kept indefinitely unless you ask us to remove them.
Analytics/cookies: stored for up to 26 months.

7. Your rights (under GDPR)

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
Request that we delete your data.
Object to how we use your data.
Withdraw consent to marketing at any time.

To exercise these rights, email us at: [your contact email].

8. Where your data is stored

Your information is stored securely on our hosting servers (based in the UK/EU). Some third-party services (like Google Analytics) may process data outside the UK/EU, but we ensure they comply with GDPR.

9. Embedded content from other sites

Our website may include embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos, maps, images). These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction just as if you visited their website directly.

10. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us