Privacy Notice

Last updated: 6/17/2026

1. Who we are

WalkEase is operated by Ashia Sadler (sole trader), based in the United Kingdom. For the personal data we collect from you as a WalkEase user, we act as the data controller.

2. Data we collect

• Account data — name, email, login credentials.
• Business data you enter — your clients' names, contact details, addresses, dog details, walks, invoices, notes.
• Usage & telemetry — pages visited, features used, device type, IP address (collected for security and product improvement).
• Support messages — content of any emails you send us.

3. Why we use it

• To create and operate your account (contract performance).
• To deliver the WalkEase service to you (contract performance).
• To prevent fraud and keep the service secure (legitimate interests).
• To improve the product (legitimate interests).
• To respond to support requests (legitimate interests).

4. Who we share it with

• Service providers (subprocessors) — hosting and database (Supabase / AWS), text-generation providers (for Assistant features), mapping (Mapbox).
• Merchant of Record — Paddle.com Market Limited, for processing subscription payments, invoicing, and tax compliance.
• Authorities — where required by law.
• Professional advisers — accountants, legal counsel, where necessary.

5. Data retention

We keep your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we delete or anonymise your data within 30 days, except where we are legally required to keep it (e.g. tax records).

6. International transfers

Some of our service providers process data outside the UK/EEA. Where they do, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.

7. Your rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to: access, rectify, erase, restrict processing of, port, and object to processing of your personal data. You may withdraw consent at any time. You can complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk. We respond to requests within one month.

8. Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures — including encryption in transit, access controls, and database row-level security — to protect your data.

9. Cookies

WalkEase uses essential cookies only: login session, security, and remembering your settings. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

10. Contact

For any privacy questions or requests, email ashiasadler@hotmail.co.uk.