Dogs for Sale Ireland is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: When you create an account or post an ad, we collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, and location. This information is necessary to create and manage your account, allow communication with other users, and display your ad.
• Ad Details: For ads, we collect information you provide about the dog, including photos, breed, age, health details, and microchip information as required by law.
• Technical Data: We collect information about your browser, IP address, device type, and other details to improve the website experience and for analytics purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Account Management: We use your personal information to create and manage your account, verify your identity, and communicate with you.
• Ad Display and Communication: Information provided in ads is displayed publicly to enable interaction with potential buyers and sellers.
• Compliance and Legal Obligations: We retain data as necessary to comply with applicable laws, such as animal welfare regulations, and to protect the rights and safety of our users and the public.
• Improvement and Analytics: We use aggregated, non-personally identifiable data to analyze and improve the performance and functionality of our website.

3. Sharing Your Information

• With Other Users: Information you provide in ads (such as contact details and ad content) is visible to other users. Please be mindful of the information you choose to share.
• With Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party providers who help us with website hosting, payment processing, analytics, and customer support. These providers are obligated to protect your information.
• For Legal Purposes: We may disclose your information to law enforcement, government authorities, or authorized third parties if required by law or if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, users, or the public.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• We use cookies to personalize content, provide social media features, and analyze traffic. Cookies allow us to remember your preferences and improve your experience on our site.
• You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings, but this may affect your experience on our website.

5. Data Security

• We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no online service is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
• User accounts are password-protected, and we advise you to keep your password secure.

6. Your Rights

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can update or correct your personal information within your account settings.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting our support team. Note that certain data may be retained to comply with legal obligations.
• Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Consent Withdrawal: Where consent is required for processing, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.

7. Data Retention

• We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including compliance with legal obligations, dispute resolution, and enforcement of our terms.

8. Children’s Privacy

• Our website is intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If we become aware of any data collected from minors, it will be promptly deleted.

9. Third-Party Links

• Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Users will be notified of significant updates, and continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us at support@helphonic.com.