Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 22, 2025
At Bunny’s Buddies, your privacy matters. We’re committed to protecting your personal information—whether you’re applying to adopt, making a donation, volunteering, or simply visiting our website.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information, especially when you interact with us through our website, email communications, social media, or advertising platforms.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide:
- Name, email address, phone number
- Adoption or foster application details (e.g., household info, pet history)
- Volunteer inquiries
- Donation/payment details (via secure third-party platforms)
- Newsletter or event sign-ups
Automatically Collected Data:
When you visit our website or engage with our ads, we or our service providers may collect:
- IP address
- Device/browser type
- Pages visited, time spent on site
- Ad clicks and interactions
- Cookie and pixel data
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tools to improve your experience and better connect with potential adopters, supporters, and volunteers.
These may include:
- Essential cookies – for site functionality and security
- Analytics cookies – to track and improve user experience (via Google Analytics)
- Marketing cookies – used by platforms like Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Google Ads, Mailchimp, or Klaviyofor retargeting and ad performance
3. Email Marketing
If you subscribe to updates, we may use tools like Mailchimp or Klaviyo to manage our email communications. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us at [email protected].
4. Use of Information
We use your data to:
- Process adoption, foster, or volunteer applications
- Send donation confirmations and tax receipts
- Share updates about our rescues, events, and campaigns
- Deliver relevant advertising and improve our website’s performance
5. Sharing of Information
We may share your data with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., email and donation platforms)
- Ad platforms (e.g., Meta, Google) for outreach and awareness
- Adoption-related partners when needed
- Legal authorities, if required by law
We do not sell your personal information.
6. California Residents – Your Privacy Rights
If you’re a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives you the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of certain sharing practices
To make a request, email us at [email protected] with “Privacy Request” in the subject line.
7. Cookie Preferences & Do Not Track
Our website may not respond to “Do Not Track” settings. You can adjust cookie preferences through your browser, or opt out of personalized ads at www.aboutads.info/choices.
8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently done so, we will delete that information.
9. Data Security
We use standard industry protections (SSL, encryption, limited access) to keep your information safe. However, no internet-based service is 100% secure.
10. Data Retention
We retain your information as long as needed for our rescue mission, communication, legal compliance, and tax purposes.
11. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party platforms (e.g., donation processors or social media). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those services.
12. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
13. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or privacy concerns, please contact us:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.bunnysbuddies.org