WonderPaws.ie is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection law.
Who We Are
WonderPaws.ie is an independent dog health and nutrition guide based in Ireland. We are the data controller for any personal information collected through this website. If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, contact us at hello@wonderpaws.ie.
What Information We Collect
Information You Give Us
Newsletter sign-up. If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address. This information is used solely to send you the WonderPaws newsletter and is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Contact form. If you contact us via our contact page, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message in order to respond to your enquiry.
Information Collected Automatically
Analytics. We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use WonderPaws.ie — which pages are visited, how long people spend on them, and where traffic comes from. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
Cookies. WonderPaws.ie may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. See the Cookies section below for full details.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To send the WonderPaws newsletter — if you have subscribed, we will use your name and email address to send you new guides, reviews, and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every email.
To respond to enquiries — if you contact us, we use your details to reply to your message.
To improve the site — aggregated analytics data helps us understand which content is useful and where the site can be improved.
Our Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
Consent — for newsletter sign-ups. You can withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing.
Legitimate interests — for analytics, to improve the website and understand our audience, in a way that does not override your rights.
Contract performance — where you contact us and we need to use your information to respond.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. WonderPaws.ie may use the following types of cookies:
Essential cookies — necessary for the site to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies — used to collect aggregated information about how visitors use the site. No personally identifiable information is collected. You can opt out of analytics cookies at any time.
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the site.
Affiliate Links
Some links on WonderPaws.ie are affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links do not affect our editorial recommendations — our reviews and ratings are always independent. Third-party retailers and affiliate networks may set their own cookies when you follow a link from our site; their privacy policies govern how that data is used.
Third-Party Services
WonderPaws.ie may use third-party services including newsletter providers and analytics platforms. These services process data on our behalf and are bound by their own privacy policies and data processing agreements. We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
How Long We Keep Your Data
Newsletter subscribers — we retain your name and email address for as long as you remain subscribed. When you unsubscribe, your data is deleted from our mailing list within 30 days.
Contact enquiries — we retain correspondence for up to 12 months, after which it is deleted unless there is a legitimate ongoing reason to retain it.
Your Rights
Under GDPR you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of access — you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification — you can ask us to correct inaccurate data.
Right to erasure — you can ask us to delete your personal data.
Right to restrict processing — you can ask us to limit how we use your data.
Right to data portability — you can request your data in a portable format.
Right to object — you can object to processing based on legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@wonderpaws.ie. We will respond within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission Ireland at dataprotection.ie.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, but we take the protection of your data seriously and follow best practices to keep it safe.
Children's Privacy
WonderPaws.ie is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, the updated date at the top of this page will be revised. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at hello@wonderpaws.ie.