Paws of Hope (the “Organization,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with us, including through our website, donations, communications, and events.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information in a variety of ways, including:
Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information for donations.
Non-Personal Identification Information: Browser type, IP address, and information about how users interact with our website (such as pages visited).
Communication Data: Any information you voluntarily provide through emails, contact forms, surveys, or other direct communications with us.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
To Process Donations and Issue Tax Receipts: Your payment information is securely processed to complete donations and provide confirmation and tax receipts, where applicable.
To Communicate with You: We use your contact information to send updates about our mission, organization news, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and other related information. You may opt-out of these communications at any time.
To Improve Our Website: We analyze user interactions on our website to improve user experience and functionality.
To Comply with Legal Requirements: Where necessary, we use your information to fulfill legal or regulatory obligations.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. However, we may share your information in the following situations:
With Service Providers: Trusted third parties that help us operate our organization, process payments, or manage our website, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
For Legal Compliance: When required by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities.
4. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Payment and personal data are encrypted and transmitted securely. While we strive to use industry-standard security practices, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: Request to view your personal information that we hold.
Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data, except where we are required to retain it for legitimate organizational or legal purposes.
Objection and Restriction: Request restrictions on processing your data or object to certain types of processing.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at pawsofhopeorganization@gmail.com.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and gather information about how visitors use our site. You may choose to set your browser to refuse cookies, but please note that some features of the website may not function properly if you disable cookies.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage users to read the privacy policies of any linked sites.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child without appropriate consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes. Changes to this policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to make any requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at:
Paws of Hope
Email: pawsofhopeorganization@gmail.com