Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26/01/2025

At Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following data to improve your experience and facilitate communication:

a) Non-Personal Data:

Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on the site, and user behavior.
Geographic location (region or country).
Device type (e.g., mobile, desktop) and browser type.
Anonymous IP address.

b) Personal Data (Voluntarily Submitted):

When you submit a contact form, we may collect:

Your name.
Your email address.
Your phone number (if provided).
Any other information you provide in the message field.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the data collected for the following purposes:

a) Non-Personal Data:

To monitor and analyze website traffic and user behavior.
To improve website functionality and user experience.
To ensure the website runs smoothly and securely.

b) Personal Data Submitted via Contact Forms:

To respond to your inquiries or requests.
To provide you with relevant information about our services.
To improve our communication and support.

We do not use contact form submissions for marketing purposes unless explicitly agreed by you (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter).

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand how users interact with our website.

a) What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (e.g., computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve functionality.

b) Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: Required for the basic operation of the website (e.g., navigation).
Performance and Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., most visited pages, time spent).
Functional Cookies: Allow the website to remember choices you make (e.g., preferred language).

c) Third-Party Cookies:

We may use third-party services like Google Analytics to help us analyze website traffic and usage. These services may place cookies on your device.

d) How to Manage Cookies:

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of our website may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

To learn more about managing cookies, visit All About Cookies.

e) Cookies Duration:

Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted manually.

f) Consent:

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by disabling cookies in your browser settings.

4. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your data to third parties. However, we may share non-personal, aggregated data with trusted service providers (e.g., website analytics tools) to help us better understand how users engage with our site.

Your contact form data is not shared with any third parties unless required to respond to your request (e.g., arranging third-party services).

5. Data Retention

Non-personal data collected via cookies is retained for a limited period.
Contact form submissions are stored securely and retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiries or comply with legal obligations.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to the data we hold about you.
Request the deletion of any personal data submitted via the contact form.
Opt-out of cookies through your browser settings.

7. Data Security

We have implemented measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites (e.g., payment portals). These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or data practices.

9. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the data we collect, please contact us at:
munchkinsshetlandrescue@hotmail.com