1. Who We Are
The Stray Dog Solidarity Alliance is coordinated by Dog Desk Animal Action .For data protection purposes, Michelle Robertson is the “data controller.”
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at:
📧 help@dogdeskanimalaction.com
📮 44 Thorpe View, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1SY
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you:
- Join the Stray Dog Solidarity Alliance as a partner organisation.
- Subscribe to our newsletters or campaign updates.
- Contact us by email, phone, or via our website.
- Take part in surveys, campaigns, or events.
The types of information we may collect include:
- Name and contact details (email, phone, address).
- Organisation details (if you represent a partner rescue/charity).
- Communication preferences.
- Records of your interactions with us (e.g. emails, campaign sign-ups).
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless necessary for a specific purpose and with your consent.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Manage Alliance membership and collaborations.
- Share updates, newsletters, and campaigns you’ve chosen to receive.
- Promote the work of Alliance members where appropriate.
- Respond to enquiries and provide information you request.
- Improve our communications and website.
- Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
We will never sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information only with:
- Alliance member organisations, if you give consent to collaborate or connect directly.
- Service providers (e.g. email newsletter platforms, website hosts) who support our work — under strict data protection agreements.
- Legal or regulatory bodies, if required by law.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Consent – where you have given clear permission (e.g. subscribing to updates).
- Legitimate interest – where processing is necessary for running the Alliance and does not override your rights (e.g. managing member communications).
- Legal obligation – where we are required by law to hold or share data.
6. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes collected. For example:
- Partner/member data is retained while the organisation remains part of the Alliance.
- Mailing list data is retained until you unsubscribe.
- Enquiry data is deleted once resolved, unless ongoing collaboration requires otherwise.
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your data where appropriate.
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribe from emails).
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert contact email].
8. Cookies & Website Use
If our website uses cookies, we will provide a clear cookie notice and give you the option to manage preferences. Cookies help us improve website performance and user experience.
9. Security
We take appropriate measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. Only staff and trusted service providers who need the information to carry out their duties will have access.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on our website, with the “last updated” date clearly shown.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
📧 help@dogdeskanimalaction.com
📮 44 Thorpe View, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1SY
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.