GDPR
1. Data Controller Information
Before The Vet is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We act as the data controller regarding the collection, use, and storage of your personal data through our website at https://en.beforethevet.com. For any questions about your data or this notice, please contact us:
- Email: info@beforethevet.com
- Website: https://en.beforethevet.com
2. Purpose of Data Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To enhance the user experience and interaction on our forum,
- To manage site security and prevent unauthorized access,
- To improve our services and tailor content to our users’ needs,
- To provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
3. Legal Basis for Data Processing
We process your data based on several lawful grounds, including:
- User Consent: Where you have given consent for processing, such as in subscription or newsletter sign-up.
- Contractual Obligation: Where data is required to fulfill our obligations in providing forum access and maintaining user accounts.
- Legal Obligation: When we are legally required to retain certain data.
- Legitimate Interest: To maintain site security, improve functionality, and conduct data analytics.
4. Collection Methods and Types of Data Collected
We collect data directly from you when you register, post on the forum, or engage with content on our website. Data may include:
- Personal Information: Such as name, email address, and any information you provide in your profile or posts.
- Technical Data: Including IP address, browser type, and session data.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: To personalize and enhance your browsing experience (for more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy).
5. Data Sharing and Transfer
We may share your data in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in site maintenance, email management, and data storage.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, such as in response to government authorities or law enforcement.
- User Consent: With third parties, if we have your explicit consent.
If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected with adequate safeguards as required by GDPR.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this notice or as required by applicable laws. Once data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted.
7. Data Security
Before The Vet uses appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. While we strive to protect your data, please be aware that no security measure is completely foolproof.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access: You may request information about the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You may request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary.
- Restriction of Processing: You may request limited processing of your data under certain circumstances.
- Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Objection: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests, direct marketing, or profiling.
- Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@beforethevet.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with GDPR requirements.
9. Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this GDPR Privacy Notice periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page and take effect upon publication. We encourage you to review this notice regularly.
Contact Information
For questions about this notice or data protection at Before The Vet, you can reach us at:
- Email: info@beforethevet.com
- Website: https://en.beforethevet.com