Introduction

Universal Bull Terrier Rescue (UBTR) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Purpose

The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to:

1. Inform you about the types of personal data we collect.

2. Explain how we use your personal data.

3. Outline your rights regarding your personal data.

4. Describe how we protect your personal data.

Who We Are

Universal Bull Terrier Rescue (UBTR) is a registered charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming Bull Terriers in need. Our contact details are:

Address:

Minaber Corwen Rd, Bryneglwys, Denbighshire, LL21 9NA, WALES

Email: info@universalbullterrierrescue.co.uk

Personal Data We Collect

UBTR may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Contact Information: Name, address, email address, phone number.

• Demographic Information: Age, gender, interests.

• Donation Information: Donation history, payment details.

• Volunteer Information: Application details, background checks, emergency contact information.

• Beneficiary Information: Details of individuals or families who adopt our dogs, including home checks and follow-up visit information.

• Website Usage Information: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and browsing behaviour collected through cookies.

How We Use Your Personal Data

UBTR uses your personal data for the following purposes:

1. To Process Donations: Manage and process your donations, including sending thank you messages and receipts.

2. To Manage Volunteers: Process volunteer applications, conduct background checks, and communicate with volunteers.

3. To Facilitate Adoptions: Manage the adoption process, including conducting home checks and follow-up visits.

4. To Communicate with You: Send newsletters, updates, and information about our activities and events.

5. To Improve Our Services: Analyse website usage data to improve our online presence and services.

6. To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet our legal and regulatory obligations.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.

• Contract: When processing is necessary for a contract we have with you, or because you have asked us to take specific steps before entering into a contract.

• Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with the law.

• Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party, provided that these are not overridden by your rights and interests.

Sharing Your Personal Data

UBTR does not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your personal data with:

• Service Providers: Third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as processing payments, conducting background checks, and managing our website. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.

• Legal Requirements: When required by law, we may disclose your personal data to comply with legal obligations, respond to legal processes, or protect our rights and interests.

Data Security

UBTR takes the security of your personal data seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or damage. These measures include:

• Access Controls: Restricting access to personal data to authorised personnel only.

• Encryption: Using encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online.

• Regular Audits: Conducting regular audits and risk assessments to ensure data security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Specific retention periods are based on legal and business requirements.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

1. Right to Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

2. Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

3. Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.

4. Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing your personal data in certain circumstances.

5. Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your personal data to another organisation.

6. Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

7. Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time, where we are relying on consent to process your personal data.

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided in this policy.

Cookies and Website Usage

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our website. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

UBTR may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and, if applicable, through other communication channels.

Contact Information

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

 

Email: info@universalbullterrierrescue.co.uk

Address:

Minaber Corwen Rd, Bryneglwys, Denbighshire, LL21 9NA, WALES

 

This Privacy Policy ensures that UBTR handles your personal data responsibly and transparently, maintaining your trust and confidence. Thank you for your support and cooperation.