Privacy Policy

**Privacy Policy**  
**KIDD's Canine Academy LTD**

Effective Date: 01/01/2025

 **1. Introduction**  
At **KIDD's Canine Academy LTD**, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our business, website, or services.

By using our website (www.kiddscanineacademy.co.uk) or engaging with us, you agree to the terms of this policy.

 **2. Who We Are**

**KIDD's Canine Academy LTD**  
Company Registration Number: 16358604  
Registered Address:  
Flat 5 Londesborough House  
Londesborough Road  
London  
N16 8RJ  
United Kingdom

Email: **luke@kiddscanineacademy.co.uk**  
Phone: **07568 062345**

 **3. What Information We Collect**

We may collect the following personal information from you:
- Full name  
- Contact details (email address, phone number)  
- Dog-related information (dog's name, breed, age, behavior history)  
- Appointment history and training preferences  
- Payment details (only if directly processed through our platform)  
- Website usage data (e.g. IP address, browser type, cookies — see Section 8)

We do **not** knowingly collect data from anyone under the age of 16 without parental consent.

 **4. How We Collect Your Data**

We collect your data when you:
- Fill out a contact or inquiry form on our website  
- Email, call, text, or message us on social media  
- Book a consultation or service  
- Use our website or engage with our content

 **5. Why We Collect Your Data**

We collect your personal information to:
- Respond to enquiries and schedule training sessions  
- Deliver tailored dog training services  
- Maintain client records  
- Improve our website and services  
- Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell or rent your data to third parties.

 **6. Lawful Basis for Processing**

Under the UK GDPR, we only process your personal data when we have a legal basis to do so, including:
- **Consent:** You have given clear permission.  
- **Contractual:** The data is necessary to deliver our services to you.  
- **Legal obligation:** Compliance with laws (e.g., tax regulations).  
- **Legitimate interests:** For business purposes, such as service improvement or client communication.

**7. How We Store and Protect Your Data**

Your data is stored securely on password-protected devices and cloud systems. We take reasonable steps to prevent unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

 **8. Cookies and Website Tracking**

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and gather data on how visitors use the site (e.g., traffic stats, page views).

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

See our [Cookie Policy](#) for more detail.

 **9. Third Parties and Data Sharing**

We do **not** sell or share your data with third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- To service providers (e.g. payment processors or scheduling tools) under strict confidentiality  
- Where required by law or in response to legal proceedings  
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of ourselves, our clients, or others

 **10. Your Rights Under UK GDPR**

You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you  
- Request correction or deletion of your data  
- Withdraw your consent at any time  
- Object to or restrict certain data processing  
- Lodge a complaint with the **Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)**

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at **luke@kiddscanineacademy.co.uk**.

 **11. Contact Us**

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

**Luke Kidd**  
Director – KIDD's Canine Academy LTD  
📧 Email: **luke@kiddscanineacademy.co.uk**  
📞 Phone: **07568 062345**

**12. Changes to This Policy**

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.