Effective Date: 9/22/2023
1. Introduction
Thank you for visiting Georgia Working Dog Rescue ("we," "our," or "us"). We understand the importance of your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Please take a moment to review this document carefully.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website:
2.1. Personal Information: When you make a donation, submit an adoption application, or contact us through our website, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and/or mailing address.
2.2. Usage Information: We may collect non-personal information about your interaction with our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited. This information helps us improve the user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
3.1. To Provide Services: We may use your personal information to process donations, adoption applications, or other requests you submit through our website.
3.2. Communication: We may use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, send important updates, and share information about our dog rescue efforts.
3.3. Analytics: We analyze non-personal information to improve our website's functionality and user experience.
3.4. Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from government authorities.
4. Sharing Your Information
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with the following entities:
4.1. Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in running our website and operations (e.g., payment processors, email service providers).
4.2. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, to protect our rights, or in response to legal processes.
5. Your Choices
You have control over your personal information:
5.1. Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the email.
5.2. Access and Correction: You can request access to your personal information or correct inaccuracies by contacting us.
6. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their personal information, please contact us immediately.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on our website with a revised effective date. Please review the Privacy Policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
10. Consent
By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Last Updated: 9/22/2023
