Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15 July 2026

Privacy Policy for The Foraging Dog

The Foraging Dog ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or purchase our products.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

When you use our website, we may collect the following personal information:

• Full name

• Email address

• Billing and delivery address

• Payment information (processed securely through PayPal)

• Account login information (if you create an account)

• IP address and browser information collected through cookies

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process and fulfil your orders

• Deliver your purchases

• Process payments securely through PayPal

• Create and manage your customer account

• Respond to customer enquiries

• Improve our website and customer experience

• Prevent fraud and maintain website security

• Meet our legal and regulatory obligations

Payment Processing

Payments are processed securely by PayPal. We do not store your full payment card details on our servers. PayPal processes your payment information in accordance with its own Privacy Policy.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

• Keep your shopping basket working correctly

• Remember your preferences

• Improve website performance

• Analyse how visitors use our website

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, although some parts of the website may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

Creating an Account

Customers may choose to create an account to make future purchases easier and to view their order history. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials confidential.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information only when necessary with trusted third parties, including:

• PayPal for payment processing

• Delivery and courier companies to fulfil your orders

• Professional advisers or authorities where required by law

Data Retention

We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including meeting legal, tax, and accounting requirements.

Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Your Rights

As a UK customer, you have rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), including the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your personal information where applicable

• Object to or restrict certain types of processing

• Request a copy of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

The Foraging Dog

Email: theforagingdog@gmail.com