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Privacy Notice (GDPR) – Dog Walking & Grooming Services

This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are
Bark & Bloom Dog Grooming and Pet Services provides dog walking and dog grooming services in the United Kingdom. For the purposes of data protection law, we are the “data controller” of your personal information.

2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Your name, address, email address, and phone number
  • Information about your pet(s), including name, breed, age, health conditions, and behavioural notes
  • Veterinary contact details (where relevant)
  • Access information (e.g. keys, entry instructions) where required for services
  • Payment and billing information

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:

  • Provide and manage our dog walking and grooming services
  • Communicate with you regarding bookings, enquiries, and updates
  • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of your pet(s)
  • Maintain records for insurance and legal purposes
  • Process payments and maintain accounts

4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Performance of a contract (to deliver agreed services)
  • Legitimate interests (to run and improve our business)
  • Legal obligations (e.g. record keeping, insurance requirements)
  • Consent (where applicable, such as for marketing communications)

5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

  • Veterinary professionals in case of emergency
  • Service providers (e.g. payment processors, booking systems)
  • Insurers or legal authorities where required

All third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data.

6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or insurance requirements.

7. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request erasure of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how we handle your data, please contact:


Bark & Bloom Dog Grooming and Pet Services
65 High Street, Bedford, MK41 6AG
barkandbloompetservices@gmail.com
07833493729

10. Changes to This Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website.

Last updated: 07.04.26