Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 12, 2025

1. Introduction

Sandland ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with us.

We comply with the Norwegian Personal Data Act (Personopplysningsloven) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you contact us through our website forms or email, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Message content
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address (anonymized)
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Respond to your inquiries about our Golden Retrievers
• Process puppy waiting list applications
• Send updates about available puppies (with your consent)
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information through contact forms
• Legitimate Interest: To respond to inquiries and manage our kennel operations
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill puppy purchase agreements

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with:

• Norwegian Kennel Club (NKK) as required for breed registration
• Veterinary professionals (with your consent, for puppy health records)
• Legal authorities if required by law

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by Norwegian law. Inquiry data is typically retained for 2 years.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR and Norwegian law, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@sandland.biz

8. Cookies

Our website uses minimal cookies for essential functionality only. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

9. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data is stored on servers within the EU/EEA. If data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place as required by GDPR.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when changes were made. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of updates.

13. Contact Information

Data Controller: Sandland - of Stormy Heartbreakers
Location: Vinje, Telemark, Norway
Email: info@sandland.biz

14. Supervisory Authority

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet):

Datatilsynet
Email: postkasse@datatilsynet.no
Website: www.datatilsynet.no

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