Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 20 November 2024

At Goodwoof Dog Walking (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website goodwoofdogwalking.co.uk (“Website”). By using our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy.

What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.

Cookies are used for various purposes, such as enhancing user experience, remembering login details, personalising content, analysing website traffic, and enabling certain features or functionalities.

How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:

1. 1. Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Website. Without these cookies, certain features of our Website, such as secure areas or the shopping cart, would not work.
   2. Performance Cookies (Analytics): We use performance cookies to collect anonymous data on how visitors interact with our Website. These cookies help us understand which pages are visited most often, how visitors navigate through the site, and if they encounter any errors. This information helps us improve our Website’s performance. These cookies include services like Google Analytics.
   3. Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the Website to remember your preferences (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features. For example, if you’ve previously filled out forms or have specific service preferences, we may use functional cookies to remember these preferences.
   4. Targeting or Advertising Cookies: We may use these cookies to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. These cookies track your browsing habits across different websites and may be used by third-party ad networks to serve personalised ads.
   5. Third-Party Cookies: Our Website may also include cookies from third-party services, such as social media sharing buttons or embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos or Facebook feeds). These cookies are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the third-party services.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. 1. Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire once you close your web browser. They are essential for enabling basic website functions, such as keeping you logged in.
   2. Persistent Cookies: These cookies stay on your device until they expire or you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and login information for future visits.

Managing Your Cookie Settings
You have the right to accept or reject cookies when you first visit our Website. You can also modify your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting the settings on your browser or device.

Here’s how you can manage cookies:

1. Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings through their preferences or settings menu. You can usually set your browser to accept or reject all cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is set. Please note that if you choose to block cookies, some parts of our Website may not function as intended.
   To learn more about how to manage cookies in popular browsers, visit:
   1. Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en
   2. Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
   3. Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265
   4. Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027947/microsoft-edge-delete-cookies
2. Opting Out of Analytics Cookies: If you do not wish to have your data used by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On here.
3. Third-Party Cookies: To learn more about online advertising and how to opt out of targeted ads, you can visit the Your Online Choices website: https://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/.

Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date at the top of the policy.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at:

Goodwoof Dog Walking
Broadstone, Poole, Dorset
Email: michelle@goodwoofdogwalking.co.uk
Phone: +44 7968 782794