Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 23, 2025
At Helping Outside Animals, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
- When you contact us through forms or email
- When you donate, or fill out any of the following forms:
- When you subscribe to our newsletter
This may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information (handled securely by our payment processor).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your messages and questions
- Process donations and adoption/foster applications
- Send occasional updates, newsletters, or event info (if you’ve opted in)
- Improve our website and services
We do not sell or rent your personal information to anyone.
3. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools (like donation platforms, email services, or analytics providers) that have their own privacy practices. We make every effort to work with reputable companies that respect your data.
4. Cookies
Our website may use cookies (small files stored on your browser) to improve your experience, such as remembering preferences or helping us understand how people use the site.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
5. Your Choices
You can:
- Unsubscribe from our emails at any time via the link at the bottom of each message
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us directly
6. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, feel free to contact us:
📧 helpingoutsideanimals@gmail.com
📍 Connecticut, USA
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. When we do, we’ll update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.