Privacy Policy

At Salgo Family Animal Rescue, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our services, or engage with us in other ways. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected, and we are transparent about how your data is handled.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from users who visit our website or interact with us:

  • Personal Identification Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other relevant contact details when you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a contact form, or make a donation.
  • Non-Personal Identification Information: This includes information such as your browser type, device information, and browsing behavior on our site (e.g., pages viewed, time spent on the site, and links clicked). This data is collected through cookies and tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

  • To Process Donations: If you make a donation, your personal and payment information will be used to process the transaction.
  • To Communicate With You: We may use your contact details to respond to inquiries, provide updates on our rescue efforts, and send newsletters or information about upcoming events.
  • To Improve Our Website: We analyze non-personal information (such as site traffic and page views) to improve the functionality and content of our website and to provide a better experience for users.
  • To Provide Services: We may use the information provided to process volunteer applications, adoption inquiries, and other service requests.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable precautions to protect the personal information you provide to us. This includes using industry-standard encryption methods (such as SSL encryption) to secure your data during online transactions and taking steps to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

While we take steps to protect your data, please note that no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.

4. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us run our website, process donations, or manage communications. These providers are required to protect your information and may only use it for the services they are hired to provide.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to remember your preferences and analyze site traffic. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our site.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access Your Information: You can request to view the personal information we hold about you.
  • Update or Correct Your Information: If your personal information changes, you can contact us to update or correct it.
  • Opt-Out of Communications: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters or marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in the emails or by contacting us directly.
  • Delete Your Information: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations or requirements we may have to retain certain data.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as partners, sponsors, or other organizations we work with. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technological advancements. When we make updates, we will post the revised policy on this page with the date of the latest revision. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: Post Office 2395 Rt 23B, PO Box 105, South Cairo, NY 12482