Please note: this privacy statement is a general template for Pawproof Plants. It is not legal advice and may not cover every situation. If you run a website or process personal data, consult a legal professional or your national data protection authority to make sure your statement fits your situation.
Privacy basics
Our privacy statement
Pawproof Plants helps cat and dog owners find out which houseplants are safe for their pets. To do that well, we may process a small amount of personal data.
This statement explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how long we keep it and what rights you have. We keep it short and in plain words, just like our plant guides.
We only collect data that has a clear purpose. Nothing more.
Your data
Which data we collect
Depending on how you use the site, we may process: contact details you share with us, such as your name and email address when you send us a message or sign up for a newsletter.
We may also process technical data, such as your IP address, browser type and which pages you visit. This helps us keep the site fast, secure and easy to read on mobile.
We do not ask for sensitive data. If you email us about your pet, please do not include more detail than needed.
Every piece of data has a reason behind it. Here is what those reasons are.
Purpose
Why we use your data
We use personal data to answer your questions, send newsletters you asked for and keep the website working properly.
We may also use anonymised or aggregated data to understand which plant guides are read most, so we can improve the content.
We do not sell your data to third parties.
Legal basis
The grounds we rely on
Under the GDPR, every use of personal data needs a legal basis. Depending on the situation, we rely on: your consent, for example when you sign up for a newsletter.
Our legitimate interest, for example to keep the website secure and to improve our content.
Or the performance of a contract or a legal obligation, where that applies.
You can withdraw your consent at any time. This does not affect processing that already happened.
Data should not live forever. We keep it only as long as it serves its purpose.
Retention
How long we keep your data
We do not keep personal data longer than necessary for the purpose it was collected for.
The exact retention period depends on the type of data and the purpose. When data is no longer needed, we delete it or anonymise it.
If you ask us to delete your data sooner, we will look at your request and respond within a reasonable time.
Your rights
Your rights as a data subject
You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you. You can also ask us to correct data that is wrong or incomplete.
In certain cases you can ask us to delete your data, restrict processing or object to it. You also have the right to data portability, which means receiving your data in a usable format.
Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
You also have the right to file a complaint with your national data protection authority if you believe your data is handled incorrectly.
Cookies help the site remember your preferences and show us which guides are useful. Here is how that works.
Cookies
How we use cookies
The website may use cookies and similar techniques. Functional cookies keep the site working, for example by remembering your settings.
Analytical cookies may be used to see which pages are visited, in a way that respects your privacy as much as possible.
Where required, we ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can change or withdraw your choice at any time through your browser settings or the cookie settings on the site.
Get in touch
Questions or requests
Do you have a question about this statement, or do you want to use one of your rights? Contact us at [email protected].
We aim to respond within a reasonable time. To protect your privacy, we may ask you to confirm your identity before we share or change any data.
This statement may be updated from time to time. The latest version is always available on this page.