Eurobichons

Data protection:

From time to time we may use electronic forms on this site to gather personal information for purposes directly related to a service, function or activity of Eurobichons or Versailles -Kennels. When we do this we will let you know the purpose for which the information is being collected. Completion of and submission of any form on this website is entirely at the discretion of you, the website user.

Data protection statement:

In using and submitting forms on this website you agree that Eurobichons and Versailles-kennels may use any personal data of yours that you supply through the forms. WE will always respect your privacy and seeks to protect your personal data:

• Eurobichons and Versailles-kennels will only collect and use your information to administer, support, improve and obtain feedback on its website and services.
• Eurobichons and Versailles-kennelsmay also use this information to assess what products and services may be of interest to you and to personalise our service and marketing.
• Eurobichons and Versailles-kennels may also contact you to obtain feedback on its website and services and any improvements we can make to them. You have the right to ask us at any time not to contact you by our contact form on site
• Eurobichons and Versailles-kennels will not disclose your personal data to any other organisations without your permission.

Other websites:
It is important to appreciate that the Eurobichons and Versailles-kennels website provides extensive links to other independent sites, but this policy and statement applies only to direct use of this website (http://www.eurobichons.com and http://www.versailles-kennels.co.uk). You will need to consult the providers of other websites for information on their policies. Also see our site disclaimer.


Please be aware that :

http://www.eurobichons.com website automatically logs certain information about every request sent to it. This information is used for system administration and for producing usage statistics, but these do not include information from which individuals could be identified. Data may also on occasion be used to enable investigation of technical problems on the website. Otherwise logged information is not passed to any third party except if required by law.

The Eight Data Protection Act Principles

The act contains eight “Data Protection Principles”. These specify that personal data must be: 1. Processed fairly and lawfully.
2. Obtained for specified and lawful purposes.
3. Adequate, relevant and not excessive.
4. Accurate and up to date.
5. Not kept any longer than necessary.
6. Processed in accordance with the “data subject’s” (the individual’s) rights.
7. Securely kept.
8. Not transferred to any other country without adequate protection in situ.

Personal data are defined in the Data Protection Act, as follows:-
"data which relate to a living individual who can be identified:-
* from those data; or
* from those data and other information which is in the possession of, or is likely to come into the possession of, the data controller and includes any expression of opinion about the individual and any indication of the intentions of the data controller or any other person in respect of the individual".

Data Collection
When collecting personal data make sure that people know:
a) who you are
b) what the data will be used for
c) to whom it will be disclosed
This information can often be provided on an application form or similar. It is equally important NOT to collect more personal data than is actually needed.

Handling Data

When handling, collecting, processing or storing personal data, ensure that:
a) all personal data is both accurate and up to date
b) errors are corrected effectively and promptly
c) the data is deleted/destroyed when it is no longer needed
d) the personal data is kept secure at all times (protecting from unauthorised disclosure or access)
e) the Data Protection Act is considered when setting up new systems or when considering use of the data for a new purpose. Note that this may affect the existing registration with the Data Protection Authority
f) written contracts are used when external bodies process/handle the data explicitly specifying the above requirements with respect to the data It is equally important NOT to:
a) access personal data that you do not need for your work
b) use the data for any purpose it was not explicitly obtained for
c) keep data that would embarrass or damage YOUR-COMPANY if disclosed (eg: via a subject access request – see below)
d) transfer personal data outside of the European Economic Area unless you are certain you are entitled to or consent from the individual concerned has been obtained
e) store/process/handle sensitive personal data (see below) unless are certain you are entitled to or consent from the individual concerned has been obtained

Subject Access

Individuals, who the data relates to, have various rights:
a) to receive on request details of the processing relating to themselves. This includes any information about themselves including information regarding the source of the data and about the logic of certain “fully automated decisions”
b) to have any inaccurate data corrected or removed in a timely fashion
c) in certain circumstances to stop processing likely to cause “substantial damage or substantial distress”
d) to prevent their data being used for advertising or marketing
e) not to be subject to certain “fully automated decisions” if they significantly affect him/her When a subject access request is received, it is important to act promptly and effectively as certain time scales are imposed regarding response

'Sensitive Data' means data pertaining to: racial or ethnic origin; religious or similar beliefs; trade union membership; physical or mental health or sexual life; political opinions; criminal offences. This data may only be held in strictly defined situations or where explicit consent has been obtained.

'Data Controller' is a person who determines the purposes for which and the manner in which any personal data are, or are to be, processed.

'Subject Access' is the right of individuals to have access to the data about them and other related information.

'Notification' is the process of notifying the Data Protection Authority of the purposes for which personal data is held/processed