Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you make a donation, apply to adopt or foster an animal, apply to volunteer, sign up for email updates, or submit a general contact or adoption inquiry form.

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and household or pet-related information for adoption, foster or volunteer applications.

Donation Information

Online donations made through our website are processed using GiveWP and Stripe. We receive information such as donation amount, date and donor contact details. We do not store full credit card numbers or bank account information.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website we may automatically collect limited information that helps us understand how the site is used and improve the experience for our supporters:

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and interactions with the site

How We Use Your Information

• Process donations and send donation receipts
• Review adoption, foster and volunteer applications
• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Send transactional emails confirming and following up on your applications, donations and messages
• Improve our website and outreach efforts
• Meet legal, regulatory and accounting requirements

Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party platforms to help operate our programs and website. These service providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to protect it appropriately.

• Donation processing: GiveWP and Stripe
• Adoptions and fosters: Shelterluv
• Volunteer management: Better Impact
• Volunteer and internal forms: Google Forms
• Transactional email delivery: Lovable Emails
• Website analytics and heatmaps: Google Analytics and heatmap tools

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information, and we do not share donor, adopter, foster or volunteer information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information only when required to comply with the law or to protect the rights, safety or integrity of our organization.

Email Communications

We send only transactional email — confirmations and replies triggered by something you submitted to us, such as an adoption, foster or volunteer application, a donation, an event RSVP or a contact message. We do not send newsletters, marketing or fundraising campaigns, and we do not add you to any mailing list. Every email includes an unsubscribe link, and you may also contact us directly to stop receiving email from us.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Participation in our programs generally requires individuals to be at least 14 years old, with adult involvement as required.

Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support site functionality, analytics and performance measurement. Please see our Cookie Policy for more information.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect your information. While we work hard to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Your Privacy Choices

If you have questions about the information we have about you, or would like to request updates or corrections, you may contact us. We will make reasonable efforts to address your request in accordance with applicable laws and our operational requirements.

External Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at Info@allthepawsanimalrescue.org.