Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 16, 2025

Valley of the Sun Dog Rescue
www.valleyofthesundogrescue.org

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Valley of the Sun Dog Rescue ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make a donation, submit an application, or otherwise interact with us online.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from users of our site:

 

A. Personal Information

When you interact with us—such as making a donation, submitting a contact form, applying to adopt or foster, or subscribing to our newsletter—we may collect personal information including:

• Full Name

• Email Address

• Mailing Address

• Phone Number

• Payment Information (processed securely via third-party providers)

• Other information voluntarily submitted (e.g., application details or adoption interest)

 

B. Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect technical and usage data to improve our website performance and user experience, such as:

• IP Address

• Browser Type

• Device Type

• Pages Visited

• Time Spent on Site

• Referral Source (how you found our website)

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process donations and send tax-deductible receipts

• To respond to inquiries and communicate with supporters

• To process adoption, foster, or volunteer applications

• To provide updates on rescued animals, events, and fundraising efforts

• To improve our website and services

• To maintain compliance with nonprofit reporting obligations

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

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3. Donations & Payment Security

Donations are securely processed through trusted third-party platforms (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, or other payment processors). Valley of the Sun Dog Rescue does not store full credit card numbers or sensitive payment information on our servers.

Recurring donations are handled through the selected payment processor, and you may modify or cancel them at any time through your account or by contacting us.

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4. Email Communications

By providing your email address, you may receive periodic updates, newsletters, or announcements from Valley of the Sun Dog Rescue. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of our emails or contacting us directly.

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5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information only under the following limited circumstances:

• With trusted service providers (e.g., donation platforms, email marketing tools) who help us operate our organization, under strict confidentiality agreements

• If required by law, legal process, or to protect our legal rights or the safety of our animals and supporters

• In the case of a suspected violation of our Terms of Service

We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third party ever.

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6. Data Security

We implement reasonable physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure. You acknowledge and accept that any online transmission of personal data is at your own risk.

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7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of any such data being submitted, we will delete it promptly.

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8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site, analyze site usage, and improve our services. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how visitors interact with our content.

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Types of Cookies We May Use:

• Essential Cookies – Necessary for basic site functionality (e.g., donation processing, form submissions)

• Performance & Analytics Cookies – Help us track website traffic and understand user behavior through services like Google Analytics

• Functionality Cookies – Remember your preferences (like location or language)

• Marketing/Third-Party Cookies – May be used by third-party tools integrated into our site (e.g., embedded videos or social sharing features)

 

Your Consent:

Upon visiting our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Customize your cookie settings

You can also manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.

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9. Your Rights and Choices

You may request to review, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us at [Insert Email Address]. We will respond to all requests in accordance with applicable laws and within a reasonable timeframe.

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10. External Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as adoption platforms or social media pages). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies independently.

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11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

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12. Contact Us

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

Valley of the Sun Dog Rescue
📧 votsdradoptions@gmail.com
📞 (480) 228-0126
🌐 www.valleyofthesundogrescue.org