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Privacy Policy

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Sothall Dog Walking Services
Sole Trader
Last updated: 12/01/2026

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Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Sothall Dog Walking Services (“I”, “me”, “my”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you use my website or services.

I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with:

  • The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)

  • The Data Protection Act 2018

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Data Controller

The data controller is:

Mollie Barlow
Sole trader trading as Sothall Dog Walking Services
Email: Sothall.dogwalkingservices@outlook.com
Service area: Sheffield, England

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Personal Data I Collect

I may collect and process the following personal data:

Owner information

  • Name

  • Address

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

Pet information

  • Pet name, breed, age

  • Medical conditions, medication, allergies

  • Behavioural information relevant to care

Other information

  • Emergency contact details

  • Veterinary practice details

  • Booking and payment records

  • Messages or enquiries sent via the website, email, or phone

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How Personal Data Is Collected

Personal data is collected when you:

  • Contact me via my website, email, phone, or social media

  • Complete booking or enquiry forms

  • Use my dog walking or pet sitting services

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How Your Data Is Used

Your personal data is used to:

  • Provide dog walking, dog sitting, and pet care services

  • Manage bookings, schedules, and payments

  • Contact you regarding your pet or services

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Meet legal, insurance, and regulatory obligations

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

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Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, I rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Contract – to provide agreed services

  • Legal obligation – record keeping and insurance requirements

  • Legitimate interests – running and managing my business

  • Consent – where required (e.g. use of photos for marketing)

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Data Sharing

Your personal data may be shared only where necessary, including with:

  • Veterinary professionals in an emergency

  • Insurance providers

  • Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

Data is shared only to the extent necessary.

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Data Storage and Security

  • Personal data is stored securely in digital and/or paper form.

  • Reasonable steps are taken to protect data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

  • Data is retained only for as long as necessary to meet business and legal requirements.

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Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your data (where legally applicable)

  • Request restriction of processing

  • Object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where consent applies)

Requests can be made by contacting Sothall.dogwalkingservices@outlook.com.

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Cookies

If this website uses cookies, details will be provided via a cookie banner or a separate Cookie Policy.

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Complaints

If you are unhappy with how your personal data is handled, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on my website

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