Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 22, 2025
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We collect data you voluntarily submit through forms or direct contact, including your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, adoption or foster application details (such as household and pet history), volunteer inquiries, donation/payment information (processed through secure third-party platforms), and newsletter or event sign-ups.
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website or engage with our content or advertising, we may automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, screen resolution, time zone, language settings, referring pages, pages visited, time spent on each page, navigation paths, and interactions with ads or links.
Location Data
We may collect geolocation information based on your IP address or, if enabled by you, more precise GPS-based location through browser permissions.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience, analyze site performance, and deliver relevant content and advertising. These may include essential cookies for site functionality and security, analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) for user engagement insights, and marketing cookies (e.g., Meta/Facebook, Google Ads, Mailchimp, Klaviyo) for advertising and retargeting.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt out of certain advertising practices at www.aboutads.info/choices. Please note that our site may not respond to “Do Not Track” signals.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to process adoption, foster, and volunteer applications; send donation confirmations and tax receipts; provide updates about our rescues, campaigns, and events; analyze website traffic and behavior; and deliver targeted advertising to support our mission. Your data also helps us improve the functionality and effectiveness of our website and outreach.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share your data with trusted service providers (such as email and donation platforms), advertising partners (e.g., Meta, Google), or adoption-related organizations when necessary. In cases where required by law or to protect our legal rights, we may disclose your information to appropriate authorities. All third-party access is governed by confidentiality and data minimization agreements.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including processing applications, maintaining donor records, complying with tax and legal obligations, resolving disputes, and supporting internal analytics. After the retention period, we either delete or anonymize your data.
6. Data Security
We employ multiple layers of security to protect your personal data, including Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption, firewall protections, access controls, IP filtering, and regular security assessments. While we take reasonable precautions to safeguard your information, no system is completely secure, and your use of our website is at your own risk.
7. International Data Transfers
If you access our website from outside your country or region, your information may be transferred to and stored in jurisdictions with different data protection laws. We implement appropriate safeguards to ensure that any international data transfers comply with applicable privacy regulations and maintain a high standard of protection.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information. You may also object to certain uses or withdraw consent previously given. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may verify your identity before fulfilling your request to ensure your data is protected.
9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will promptly delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with information can contact us for assistance.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party platforms, including donation processors and social media networks. This Privacy Policy does not govern those external services. We recommend reviewing their privacy practices before providing any personal information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our operations, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review the policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.bunnysbuddies.org
By continuing to use our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and our use of cookies and tracking technologies as described above.