Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 08/02/2025

At Big Buddy GSD Rescue, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (bigbuddygsdrescue.org). By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information

When you fill out forms on our website (e.g., contact forms, donation forms), we may collect:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Payment details (for donations)

b) Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-identifiable information automatically when you browse the website, such as:

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages viewed and time spent on the site
Device information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To process donations and payments.
To respond to inquiries and provide updates about our services.
To improve website performance and user experience.
To send you newsletters, event updates, and volunteer opportunities (with your consent).

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with third parties only under the following conditions:

Payment processors: To process donations securely.
Service providers: For hosting, website maintenance, and analytics.
Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies help us:

Remember your preferences.
Analyze site performance.
Deliver personalized content.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website may include links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request corrections to your personal information.
Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [contact@bigbuddygsdrescue.org].

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Big Buddy GSD Rescue
Address: 4368 Norway St, Cold Brook, NY 13324
Email: contact@bigbuddygsdrescue.org

By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.