Effective Date: May 2024 | Last Updated: April 2025
Pawsitive Place Rescue ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you visit our website, interact with us, or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide to Us
- When you submit an adoption or volunteer application, we collect:
- Name, phone number, email address, and home address
- Pet ownership history and housing information
- References for adoption or fostering
- When you donate, we collect:
- Payment details (processed securely through third-party providers like PayPal, Zeffy, etc.)
- When you contact us, we collect:
- Your name, email, and message details
B. Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, and device information (to improve website functionality)
- Cookies and tracking data (for website analytics & performance)
2. How We Use Your Information
- Processing Applications → To evaluate adoption, foster, and volunteer applications
- Processing Donations → To securely handle and acknowledge donations
- Communication → To respond to inquiries, send updates, and share important rescue information
- Website Improvement → To analyze traffic and improve our website experience
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
- Service Providers → We use third-party platforms (e.g., PayPal, Zeffy, Google Analytics) to process donations and analyze site traffic.
- Legal Compliance → If required by law (e.g., subpoenas or investigations), we may disclose necessary data.
4. How We Protect Your Information
- Secure payment processing through encrypted platforms (we do not store credit card details)
- Restricted access to sensitive data (only authorized personnel can view applications)
- Regular security monitoring to protect against breaches
5. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access & Update: You can request access to or updates on your personal data.
- Opt-Out of Emails: You can unsubscribe from newsletters or updates at any time.
- Delete Your Data: If you would like your personal data removed from our records, please contact us.
To exercise any of these rights, visit our Contact Us Page.
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to:
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Track analytics to optimize website content
You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to be tracked.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., Amazon Wish List, Chewy, PayPal). We are not responsible for their privacy policies, so we encourage you to review them before using those services.
8. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us by visiting our Contact Us Page.