Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 March 2025

We want you to feel informed about the data we collect, why we collect it and the choices you have. This privacy policy explains how Winston Welcome processes personal information and how we use marketing tracking to improve our services.

Who we are

Winston Welcome is an online guide for dog-friendly venues. When we refer to "we", "us" or "our" in this policy, we mean the Winston Welcome team responsible for operating the platform and handling personal data.

What data we collect

  • Contact and account details

    Name, email address and any information you share with us when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us.

  • Usage information

    Details about the pages you visit, searches you run and interactions with features such as filters or saved favourites.

  • Technical information

    IP address, browser type, device characteristics and performance metrics collected automatically to keep the platform secure.

  • Marketing and tracking

    Through Google Tag Manager we deploy tags for tools such as Google Analytics, Meta Pixel or other marketing platforms. These insights help us evaluate campaign performance and user journeys.

How we use your data

  • Service delivery

    To operate the website, display content and provide a reliable user experience.

  • Communication

    To respond to enquiries, send service messages and deliver newsletters when you opt in.

  • Analytics and improvements

    To measure how the site is used, troubleshoot issues and plan new features. Analytics data is collected via Google Tag Manager.

  • Marketing

    To optimise campaigns, build remarketing audiences and measure conversions. We only activate marketing tags when we have a valid legal basis, such as your consent to marketing cookies.

Cookies and tracking technology

We use cookies and similar technologies to gather information. Functional cookies support the basic operation of the site. Analytical and marketing cookies placed via Google Tag Manager help us understand visitor behaviour and campaign results. You can manage your preferences in your browser settings or use tools such as the Google Analytics opt-out add-on (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).

If you decline marketing cookies we will not load advertising network tags. This may limit personalised content or ads.

Retention and security

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above. Whenever possible we anonymise or pseudonymise data. We apply technical and organisational safeguards to protect your information against misuse, loss or unauthorised access.

Your rights

You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict or object to the processing of your personal data, as well as the right to data portability. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

Subject: Privacy request

Please include enough information for us to identify you and handle your request. We aim to respond as quickly as possible and within 30 days.

privacy@winstonwelcome.com