Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 8th March 2026

Leading K9 (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and disclose personal information when you interact with our business, including through our website, social media, booking forms and training services.

By using our services or submitting your information, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that is reasonably necessary to provide our services, including:

Personal details

  • Name

  • Phone number

  • Email address

  • Residential address (if training occurs at your home)

Dog and training information

  • Dog’s name, breed, age and behavioural history

  • Training goals and concerns

  • Veterinary or health information relevant to training

Business and transaction information

  • Appointment details and service history

  • Payment and invoice information

  • Communications between you and Leading K9

Website and marketing information

  • Information submitted through website forms

  • Email newsletter subscriptions

  • Interaction with advertisements or social media

2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect information in several ways, including when you:

  • Submit a form through our website

  • Contact us by email, phone, or social media

  • Book a training session or class

  • Subscribe to our mailing list

  • Complete training questionnaires or progress forms

  • Interact with our online advertising

We may also collect limited technical information through cookies or analytics tools when you visit our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide dog training services

  • Communicate with you about bookings and services

  • Assess your dog’s training needs

  • Process payments and issue invoices

  • Send appointment reminders or follow-up support

  • Improve our services and customer experience

  • Send marketing communications (if you opt in)

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted service providers where necessary to operate our business, such as:

  • Payment processors

  • Accounting or invoicing platforms

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Website hosting services

These providers are required to protect your information and only use it for the services they provide to us.

We may also disclose information where required by law.

5. Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access.

Information may be stored electronically through secure systems used by Leading K9, including booking software, email systems and accounting platforms.

While we take reasonable precautions, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

6. Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if the information is inaccurate or incomplete.

To request access or corrections, please contact us using the details below.

7. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website and to improve the user experience.

These tools may collect anonymous data such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the website

  • General geographic location

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website or social media pages may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

10. Contact Us

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

Leading K9
Email: kirsty@leadingk9.com.au
Website: leadingk9.com.au