Good Karma Assistance Dogs Privacy Policy
Good Karma Assistance Dogs reserves the right to collect and utilise your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Act 2018.
Our privacy policy is subject to change at any time.
Definitions of terms used in this privacy policy:
Personal Information - Any information that identifies you personally.
General Data Protection Act - Legislation governing the proper handling of personal information and data, ensuring confidentiality as mandated by the government.
Consent - The act of granting or revoking permission regarding the use of your information.
You/Yourself - The individual accessing this website.
We/Us - Refers to Good Karma Assistance Dogs.
Third Party - External sources, websites, or organizations that may or may not be affiliated with Good Karma Assistance Dogs.
How Does Good Karma Assistance Dogs Use Your Information?
We will never share your information without your explicit consent as a member or visitor of this website. Your trust is paramount to us, and you can withdraw your consent at any time.
We will utilize your information in various ways while adhering to the General Data Protection Act 2018.
To Contact You:
This may include correspondence via letters or electronic communications such as messages or emails. We store personal information including:
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Addresses
- Social media details (usernames and account handles)
These details allow us to reach you when necessary.
To Transfer Memberships:
Should you transition to a different organization, we will provide any requested information, including the personal details listed above.
For Social Media Purposes:
We may use your information for promotional activities, including discounts, tagging, and shout-outs on social media, utilizing your social media handles.
Employment References:
Most employers will require a risk assessment for your assistance dog before hiring you. Either you or your employer can request this assessment from us.
Educational Establishments:
Similar to employment references, you will need to complete a risk assessment. You or the designated representative at your educational institution can reach out to us for assistance.
How Good Karma Assistance Dogs Stores Information:
We will retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. Your personal data will be stored and used to comply with our legal obligations, including resolving disputes and enforcing our agreements and policies.
We may also retain your information for internal analysis. Data usage will be kept for a limited time unless necessary for enhancing security or improving website functionality.
Deleting Your Data:
You have the right to delete your data from our website at any time or request assistance in doing so. Our services may allow you to delete certain parts of your personal information directly. If you wish to amend or update your personal information, you can do so by logging into your profile, if you have one. You may also contact us at any time for assistance with changes to your information.
Please note that we may need to retain certain information for legal obligations that require us to do so.
Disclosing Your Personal Data:
We may disclose your personal information for the following reasons:
Legal Matters:
If we are required to release your personal data for legal reasons, such as court proceedings or requests from government agencies, we will comply.
Business Transactions:
In the event of a merger or asset sale, your personal data may need to be transferred. We will notify you in advance, and this will fall under a different privacy policy.
Security of Your Data:
While the security of your data is extremely important to us, no method of transmission can 100% be secure.