Effective Date: April 7, 2025
At Green Collar Pets, we value your privacy and are dedicated to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding data collection, usage, and protection when you visit or interact with greencollarpets.com.
Overview
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and users of greencollarpets.com. We will notify you of any significant changes to this policy through our website or other appropriate communication channels.
About Us
Green Collar Pets is operated by RCG Websites LTD, registered in England and Wales (registered address: 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE). For additional information about our practices, please review these related documents:
By using Green Collar Pets, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any aspect, please discontinue use of our website.
Information We Collect
We gather certain information as you interact with our website. We anonymize technical data wherever possible to maintain your privacy while optimizing our services:
- Personal Information: Name and email address when you subscribe to newsletters or contact us.
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device details.
- Interaction Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation patterns, and referral sources.
- Comment Information: Data provided when leaving comments, including IP addresses for spam detection.
We only collect information necessary to provide and enhance our services. For details about cookies and tracking technologies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on these legal grounds:
- Consent: When you explicitly agree to data processing, such as subscribing to newsletters or accepting cookies.
- Contractual Necessity: Processing required to fulfill services you’ve requested.
- Legal Obligations: Processing necessary to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Legitimate Interests: Processing that serves our legitimate business needs without overriding your rights.
How We Use Your Information
Your information helps us to:
- Ensure website functionality and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Deliver newsletters and communications if you’ve subscribed.
- Analyze user behavior to improve content and experience.
- Detect and prevent security threats and spam.
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
We will not use your information for purposes beyond those stated without obtaining your consent.
Information Sharing
We share your information with limited parties:
- Service Providers: Companies that help operate our website (hosting, email marketing, analytics).
- Advertising Partners: For displaying relevant advertisements.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
- Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Website Technology
Hosting Services
Our website is hosted on secure servers with appropriate safeguards to protect your data.
Content Delivery Network
We use content delivery networks to enhance website performance and security. These services may process visitor data, including IP addresses, for traffic optimization.
Security Tools
We employ security plugins to protect our website from malicious activity. These tools process IP addresses and metadata to prevent attacks.
Comment System
When you leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form and your IP address for spam detection.
Custom Fonts
We use web fonts to ensure consistent typography across devices. These may be loaded from external servers, which could collect technical data during font delivery.
Video Embeds
When videos are embedded from platforms like YouTube, these services may collect data about your interactions. Please review their privacy policies for details.
Advertising
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to greencollarpets.com or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to theshiningwalls.net and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements on this site. Google may set cookies to allow them to recognize your computer each time they send you an online advertisement. They may compile non-personal identification information about you or others who use your computer. This information allows ad networks to, among other things, deliver targeted advertisements they believe will be of most interest to you. For more information, please refer to the Google Privacy Policy. Click here for an NAI-approved Opt-Out mechanism for Interest-Based Advertising.
Email Communications
We use email marketing services to manage our subscriber lists and send newsletters:
- We collect your email address and optional name for sending updates and promotional content.
- Our email service provider may track email opens and clicks for analytics.
- You can unsubscribe from our emails using the link provided in each message.
Affiliate Marketing
Our website contains affiliate links to products on third-party websites. When you click these links and make purchases, we may receive a commission. These third-party websites have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them for information about how they handle your data.
Analytics
We use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our site:
- These tools collect anonymous usage data to help us improve user experience.
- The information is aggregated and used for statistical purposes.
- You can opt out of analytics tracking through browser settings or cookie preferences.
Social Media Features
Our site includes social sharing buttons that allow you to share content on various platforms:
- When you use these features, the respective social media platform may collect data.
- Each platform has its own privacy policy governing how they handle this information.
- We do not access or store data collected through these social features.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own residence:
- United Kingdom (company location)
- European Union
- United States (for some service providers)
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- Data Privacy Framework Certifications
- Explicit consent when required
Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services.
- Comply with legal obligations.
- Resolve disputes.
- Enforce our agreements.
Specific retention periods vary by data type:
- Contact information: While subscribed to our services.
- Technical data: Up to 24 months.
- Comments: Until removed upon request.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have these rights regarding your data:
For European Economic Area Residents
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your data (with certain exceptions)
- Restrict processing in specific circumstances
- Data portability
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent
For California Residents
- Know what personal information we collect
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of data sales (note: we do not sell personal data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact section.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption for sensitive data transmission.
- Access limitations for authorized personnel.
- Regular security assessments.
- Secure hosting environments.
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we discover we have collected children’s data without parental consent, we will promptly remove it.
Policy Updates
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data:
Company Name: RCG Websites LTD
Address: 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE
Phone: 07742 017479
Email: privacy@rcgwebsites.com
Thank you for trusting Green Collar Pets with your information. We’re committed to protecting your privacy and providing a secure, enjoyable browsing experience.