Privacy Statement

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 20, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Protection K9 Scotland. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy informs you how we look after your personal data when you visit protectionk9scotland.com, inquire about our training services, or engage our protection dog services, and outlines your privacy rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

2. Data Controller

Andrew Fairweather (trading as Protection K9 Scotland) is the data controller and is responsible for your personal data.

  • Contact Name: Andrew Fairweather

  • Phone: 07557 876953

  • Email: protectionk9scotland@gmail.com

  • Address: Physical correspondence address available on request to the email above.

3. The Data We Collect & Lawful Basis

We collect and process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Identity & Contact Data: (Names, emails, phone numbers). Collected to perform a Contract (managing training bookings or protection dog sales) or based on Legitimate Interests (responding to inquiries).

  • Location & Site Data: (Home addresses for mobile training or security assessments). Necessary to perform a Contract (attending your site for physical services).

  • Dog Profile Data: Information regarding your dog’s breed, age, and temperament. This is processed to ensure the safety and efficacy of our training and protection services.

  • Technical Data: (IP addresses, cookies). Collected via our website based on Legitimate Interests to secure and improve our online presence.

4. How We Use Your Data

  • To process your requests for dog training, residential protection, or security consultancy.

  • To coordinate our mobile training visits or site security assessments across Scotland.

  • To communicate regarding training schedules, health and safety protocols, or service updates.

  • To manage billing, payments, and professional record-keeping.

5. Hosting & Data Residency

Our website is supported by managed infrastructure provided by Cloudways Ltd. (a DigitalOcean company).

  • Data Location: All website data and contact form submissions are stored on secure servers located in London, United Kingdom.

  • Security: We utilise SSL encryption (HTTPS) to secure all data transmitted between your browser and our server.

6. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your data. We share necessary data only with:

  • Associate Trainers: If a specialist trainer or security operative is assigned to your case, they will be provided with the necessary location and contact details.

  • Payment Processors: Secure third-party platforms used to process payments for invoices.

  • Legal Obligation: If required by UK law, including local authority requirements regarding dog control or public safety regulations.

7. Data Retention

  • General Inquiry Data: Kept for 12 months if no service is commissioned.

  • Client & Training Records: Kept for 6 years to comply with UK tax, legal, and insurance record-keeping requirements.

  • Safety & Temperament Assessments: Records related to protection assessments are retained for as long as necessary to manage risk and provide ongoing support.

8. Your Legal Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to Access, Correction, Erasure, Data Portability, and to Withdraw Consent. To exercise these rights, contact Andrew Fairweather at protectionk9scotland@gmail.com.

9. Complaints

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

  • Address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

  • Helpline: 0303 123 1113

  • Website: www.ico.org.uk