Privacy & Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how Greater Manchester Lost Dog Search & Rescue Capture Team collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website: https://gmlostdog.co.uk/.

We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with applicable UK legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

Who We Are

Greater Manchester Lost Dog Search & Rescue Capture Team provides support to help locate, track, and safely recover lost dogs across Greater Manchester.

The website allows users to report lost or found dogs, submit details and photos, and receive assistance from the team.

For the purposes of data protection law, we act as a data controller in relation to personal data collected via this website and our services.

Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Information You Provide

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Location details (e.g. where a dog was lost or found)

  • Information submitted via forms (e.g. lost dog reports, found dog reports)

  • Photographs and descriptions of dogs

Communications

  • Messages, emails, or enquiries sent to us

Technical Data

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Website usage data (e.g. pages visited, interactions)

How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and provide support

  • Assist in locating and reuniting lost dogs with owners

  • Publish or share lost/found dog information where necessary

  • Manage and maintain our website

  • Improve our services and user experience

  • Communicate updates, where you have opted in

Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:

  • Consent – where you submit information or agree to cookies

  • Legitimate interests – to operate our rescue services and help reunite lost dogs with owners

  • Legal obligation – where required by law or authorities

Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data.

We may share personal data where necessary with:

  • Members of our team and volunteers

  • Members of the public where required to help locate a dog (e.g. listings, alerts)

  • Social media platforms or community channels used to share lost/found dog information

  • Service providers supporting our website or IT systems

We will only share information where it is necessary and proportionate to achieving the purpose of reuniting dogs with their owners.

Publicly Shared Information

Where you submit a lost or found dog report, certain information (such as dog description, location, and images) may be made publicly visible on the website or associated platforms to assist in recovery efforts.

You should ensure that any information submitted is appropriate for public sharing.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including maintaining records of lost and reunited dogs.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request erasure of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability (where applicable)

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

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

Cookies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve functionality and user experience.

How We Use Cookies

This website may use cookies to:

  • Ensure essential website functionality

  • Improve performance and usability

  • Analyse website traffic and usage

Types of Cookies

Cookies used on this website may include:

  • Strictly necessary cookies – required for core functionality

  • Analytics cookies – to understand how visitors use the website

  • Third-party cookies – set by external services (e.g. embedded content or social media)

Cookie Consent

Where non-essential cookies are used, you will be presented with a cookie consent mechanism allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Manage your preferences

Non-essential cookies are only set with your consent, in accordance with PECR.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services (such as social media platforms or analytics providers) which may process personal data on our behalf or independently.

These third parties have their own privacy policies which govern their use of your data.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Contact Details

If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Greater Manchester Lost Dog Search & Rescue Capture Team
Telephone: +44 7730 692173

Complaints

If you are not satisfied with how your personal data is handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
https://ico.org.uk/

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be published on this page.

Last updated: 20/03/2026