Privacy Policy
Last updated: 28 April 2026
At Part of the Family - Barry, we prioritise the security of your privacy. Our policy details the specific data we gather, how we utilize it to provide our services, and our methods for keeping it protected. Under UK data protection law, you have specific rights regarding your personal information, which are outlined in the following sections:
1. Who We Are
Part of the Family - Barry (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates a fully insured, home-based dog sitting and boarding service located in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, UK. We are dedicated to providing a comfortable domestic environment for your pets and act as the data controller for any personal information you share. For privacy enquiries, please contact us at: PartoftheFamilyBarry@outlook.com.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Personal Information
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Name
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Address
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Email address
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Telephone number
Booking & Service Information
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Emergency contact details
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Veterinary contact details
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Booking dates and service details
Dog Information
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Dog name, breed, age, and description
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Microchip number
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Vaccination and parasite treatment records
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Medical, behavioural, and care information
Website Usage Data
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Information collected via cookies (e.g. pages visited, time on site)
3. How We Collect Your Information
We gather data through several methods: Website forms Email Phone Social media Bookings
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your details to: • Answer your messages • Provide boarding for your dog • Follow legal licensing rules • Keep your pet safe and healthy • Call you if there is an emergency • Make our website work better We only use personal data when we have a valid legal reason to do so under UK data protection law.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following legal bases:
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Contract – to provide our services to you
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Legal obligation – to comply with licensing and regulatory requirements
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Legitimate interests – to manage and operate our business effectively
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Consent – where applicable (e.g. marketing communications)
6. Data Sharing
We may share your information with:
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Veterinary professionals (where required for your dog’s welfare)
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Emergency contacts (where necessary)
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Local authorities or regulators (for licensing compliance)
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
7. Data Retention
Personal data is kept only for the duration required to manage your bookings and fulfill our legal, tax, or insurance obligations. Once this information is no longer essential for these specific purposes, we ensure it is either permanently deleted or fully anonymised to protect your privacy.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to keep your data safe. We aim to protect your information at all times. However, please note that no system is 100% secure against every risk.
9. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
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Object to or restrict processing
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Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.
10. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Email: PartoftheFamily@outlook.com