Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
This privacy policy explains how DogTemperatures.co.uk (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and protects your personal data when you visit our website. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who we are
Our website address is: https://www.dogtemperatures.co.uk
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us.
What data we collect and why
Weather tool usage
When you use our dog walking safety tool, you enter a postcode to check local weather conditions. We use your postcode only to retrieve weather data for your area. We do not store your postcode, link it to any personal profile, or retain any data after your session ends.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are most visited and how long people spend on the site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information anonymously. It does not identify you personally.
Data collected by Google Analytics may be transferred to and stored on Google’s servers. For more information on how Google uses this data, see Google’s privacy policy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by declining analytics cookies when you visit our site, or by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
Strictly necessary cookies — Required for the website to function. These cannot be switched off. They include session cookies set by WordPress and Cloudflare for security and performance.
Analytics cookies — Set by Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use the site. These are only set with your consent.
Advertising cookies — Set by our advertising partners (see Advertising section below). These are only set with your consent.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie consent banner on our site.
Embedded content
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos or images from third-party services. Embedded content behaves as if you had visited those third-party websites directly, and those websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.
Advertising
Affiliate links
Some articles and pages on this site contain affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links are clearly identified where they appear. Clicking an affiliate link may allow the third-party retailer to set cookies on your device in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Display advertising
We may display advertisements on this site served by third-party advertising networks. These networks may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve you relevant ads based on your browsing activity. You can manage your advertising preferences through your cookie consent settings or via the IAB’s opt-out tool.
Email communications
We do not currently collect email addresses or send marketing communications. If we introduce an email service in future, this policy will be updated and we will seek your explicit consent before adding you to any mailing list.
Comments
Comments are not enabled on this website. We do not collect any data through comment forms.
How long we retain your data
We do not store personal data collected through the weather tool. Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted. Cookie consent records are retained for 12 months.
Your rights under UK GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access — you can request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — you can ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — you can ask us to delete your personal data
- Right to restrict processing — you can ask us to limit how we use your data
- Right to object — you can object to us processing your data for certain purposes
- Right to data portability — you can request your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us. We will respond within 30 days.
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK’s data protection authority, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): ico.org.uk or 0303 123 1113.
Third-party services
We use the following third-party services which may process data on our behalf:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Cloudflare | Security and performance | cloudflare.com/privacypolicy |
| Anthropic (Claude) | Generating walking safety advice | anthropic.com/privacy |
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated. We encourage you to review it periodically.
Disclaimer
The advice provided on DogTemperatures.co.uk is based on published RSPCA and veterinary guidance and is intended as general information only. It is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. If your dog shows signs of heatstroke, cold-related distress, or any other health concern, contact your vet immediately.