Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
Welcome to ARC Animal Rescue. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our services, or provide your information to us.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information when you donate, adopt, or contact us.
Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, device information, and website usage statistics through cookies and analytics tools.
Adoption & Volunteer Information: If you apply to adopt or volunteer, we may collect additional details, such as your experience with animals, references, and household information.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:

Process adoptions, donations, and volunteer applications.
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
Improve our website, services, and outreach efforts.
Send updates, newsletters, and fundraising appeals (you can opt-out anytime).
Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraudulent activities.

4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in payment processing, website hosting, and marketing.
Legal Authorities: If required by law, to protect our rights, or to prevent fraud or harm.
Partners & Sponsors: With your consent, we may share data with partner organizations involved in animal welfare.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These help us analyze website traffic and improve our services. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access, update, or delete your personal data.
Opt-out of marketing communications.
Request details about the data we collect and how we use it.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their policies.

9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.

10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

ARC Animal Rescue
[Insert Address]

[Insert Email]

[Insert Phone Number]