Introduction

At Paws Tech Guide, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.

Paws Tech Guide is operated by [Your Name or Company Name] (“we”, “us”, or “our”), who acts as the data controller for this website.

Information We May Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

  • Basic analytics data (such as pages visited, time on site, browser/device type)
  • Information submitted via contact forms
  • Email address if you choose to subscribe to a newsletter (if enabled)
  • Technical information such as IP address or browser details used for security and analytics purposes

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data.

How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Understand which content is useful to visitors
  • Respond to enquiries or messages
  • Monitor website traffic and performance
  • Maintain website security

Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Legitimate interests – to analyse and improve our website and content
  • Consent – for cookies, analytics tracking, and optional email subscriptions where applicable

You may withdraw consent at any time.

Cookies

This website uses cookies for:

  • Website functionality
  • Analytics and performance tracking
  • Affiliate tracking

Non-essential cookies are only placed after you give consent via our cookie banner. You can also manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

Affiliate Disclosure & Tracking

Paws Tech Guide participates in affiliate advertising programmes. This means we may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and make purchases, at no extra cost to you.

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Third-party retailers and affiliate networks may place tracking cookies when you click affiliate links. We do not control third-party cookies or their data practices.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics or similar services)
  • Affiliate networks
  • Embedded media platforms

These services have their own privacy policies, which we recommend reviewing.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Data Retention

We only keep personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or to meet legal obligations.

Your Rights (UK GDPR)

You may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent
  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Policy Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page.

Contact

If you have any privacy-related questions, please contact us via the website contact page.