Privacy Policy.

Why this policy exists.

Paws For Justice (“Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”) respects the privacy of users (“you”) who use our website at pawsforjustice.org, including related media channels, mobile sites, and applications (collectively, the “Website”). This Privacy Policy informs you about the types of information we may gather, how we use and disclose that information, and your rights in relation to it.

The Website is hosted in the United States and is subject to U.S. state and federal law. If you access from another jurisdiction, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to us in the United States. Each time you use the Website, the current version of this Privacy Policy applies. Check the version date at the top of this page.

BY USING OR ACCESSING THE WEBSITE, YOU ARE ACCEPTING THE PRACTICES DESCRIBED IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY.

What we collect automatically.

“Non-Personally Identifying Information” is information that cannot be directly associated with a specific person without additional information, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring pages. We gather this from your browser and analyze it in aggregate to understand how the Website is being used and improve user experience.

How cookies are used.

We use cookies to keep track of services you have used, record login credentials and preferences, keep you logged in, and facilitate purchases. We also use them to track pages visited per session for analytics. If you do not wish to have cookies placed on your computer, you may set your browser to refuse them, but certain features may not function properly.

Ads served by others.

We may use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit. These companies may use information about your visits, excluding Personally-Identifying Information, to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest. Using a tool created by the Network Advertising Initiative, you may opt out of several third-party ad networks’ cookies simultaneously.

Tracking pixel basics.

A Web Beacon is an invisible object embedded in a web page or email that allows operators to check whether a user has viewed a particular page or email. We may use Web Beacons to count page views, deliver co-branded services, and compile aggregated statistics. They do not access Personally-Identifying Information.

Google Analytics + opt-out.

We may use third-party vendors, including Google, who use first-party and third-party cookies together to inform, optimize, and serve advertisements based on past activity, including Google Analytics for Display Advertising. You can manage these settings through Google’s advertising controls or use an analytics opt-out browser add-on where available.

On mobile, specifically.

On mobile devices, we may collect device information, including device ID, model, manufacturer, operating system, version, and IP address. We do not access location-based information from your mobile device without consent, except general geographic location derived from your IP address. We send push notifications only if you opt in and use mobile analytics software to understand functionality without linking it to Personally-Identifying Information.

Logging in via socials.

We may allow you to connect your account to social networking sites for login, uploading information, or enabling features. When you log in through a social network, we may collect Personally-Identifying Information you have made publicly available there, such as your name, profile picture, age range, and related details. Each social network has its own privacy controls, and our collection follows those permissions.

What you give us, on purpose.

We collect Personally-Identifying Information you provide directly when registering, logging in through a social network, participating in polls or contests, communicating with us, creating a profile, or signing up for newsletters. This may include your name, address, email address, telephone number, and, when you transact business, financial information. Refusing to provide it may prevent use of certain features.

We may disclose Personally-Identifying Information when required by law or to protect rights, for marketing communications you have opted into, to authorized service providers performing services on our behalf, and in business transfers such as mergers, acquisitions, or bankruptcy.

Changing or deleting your info.

You may review or change your Personally-Identifying Information at any time through account settings or by contacting us. Upon request, we will deactivate or delete your account and contact information from our active databases as soon as practicable. We may retain some information to prevent fraud, troubleshoot problems, assist investigations, or comply with legal requirements.

How we protect your data.

We use reasonable electronic, personnel, and physical measures to protect Personally-Identifying Information from loss, theft, alteration, or misuse. However, no security measure can fully eliminate all risk. You are responsible for maintaining your password’s confidentiality. If you suspect unauthorized access, change your password immediately and notify us.

When this document updates.

We may change this Privacy Policy at our discretion. Changes will be reflected on this page with a new date at the top. The current Privacy Policy applies to all information about you and your account unless otherwise stated. Check this page regularly. We may, at our discretion, notify users of changes by email.

Users under 13.

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act protects the online privacy of children under 13. We do not knowingly collect or maintain Personally-Identifying Information from anyone under 13 unless permitted by law. Any person who provides Personally-Identifying Information through the Website represents that they are 13 or older. If a parent or guardian discovers their child has provided information, contact us to request its deletion.

“Shine The Light” Law.

California Civil Code Section 1798.83, commonly known as the “Shine The Light” law, permits California residents to request, once a year and free of charge, information about Personally-Identifying Information disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes during the preceding calendar year. Submit requests in writing to our Privacy Officer.

Browser DNT + reaching us.

Most web browsers include a Do-Not-Track or DNT feature you can activate. The Website currently responds to DNT browser signals or mechanisms according to the functionality available through the user’s browser and applicable technology.