Who we are

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At Shvan Animal Welfare Organization, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website ([Your Website URL]) and services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you use our website or interact with us:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, etc.
  • Adoption and Donation Information: Details related to pet adoption applications or donations made through our site.
  • Automatically Collected Information: Information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the date and time of visits.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Directly from you: When you fill out adoption forms, subscribe to newsletters, or make donations.
  • Automatically: Through cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
  • Third-party services: If you make a donation or subscribe via a third-party platform like PayPal, they may share limited data with us.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for:

  • Processing Pet Adoption Applications: To review and approve adoption applications.
  • Managing Donations: To process payments and issue receipts.
  • Communication: To provide updates about animals in need, upcoming events, or volunteer opportunities.
  • Website Improvement: To analyze visitor trends and enhance your experience on our website.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: For processing donations, managing our database, or sending emails.
  • Legal Compliance: When required by law or necessary to protect our rights or property.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing habits on our website. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit certain functionalities on our site.

6. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Our website uses secure protocols to ensure that your information is safe during transmission.

7. Third-party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites, so please review their privacy policies when visiting them.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data.
  • Opt-out of receiving marketing communications.
  • Withdraw consent where we rely on it to process your information.

To exercise any of these rights, please get in touch with us at [Your Email Address].

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.