Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 1, 2025

At Gimme Shelter Pet Adoption, Inc., your privacy matters deeply to us. As a non-profit organization dedicated to helping pet owners access emergency veterinary care they otherwise couldn’t afford, we are committed to protecting the personal information you entrust to us.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you share through our website and related services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information through our website, donation forms, contact pages, or vet assistance requests. This may include:

Personal Information

Full name

Email address

Phone number

Mailing address

Donation/payment details

Pet information (name, age, medical condition, etc.)

Financial or hardship-related information for vetting assistance

Non-Personal Information

Browser type

IP address

Device info

Pages visited

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use information to:

Process donations securely

Assess eligibility for emergency veterinary care funding

Communicate with you about your request or support

Provide transparency and receipts for donors

Improve our website and services

Comply with legal and reporting obligations

We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Donations and Payment Processing

Donations made through our website are processed securely via PCI-compliant third-party services. We do not store full credit card or payment details on our servers.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to analyze website traffic and improve user experience. You may disable cookies via your browser settings.

6. Email Communication

If you opt in to receive updates, we may send occasional emails about success stories, urgent pet needs, or fundraising campaigns. You can unsubscribe anytime using the link provided in our emails.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

8. Your Privacy Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us directly. Please email us at:
📧 sleepswithdogs101@gmail.com

9. Security Measures

We take reasonable steps to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Policy Updates

We may revise this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

Have questions about this policy or your information? Contact us at:

Gimme Shelter Pet Adoption, Inc.
📧 Sleepswithdogs101@gmail.com
📞 470-820-2495