Privacy Policy

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Pawsitive Possibilities Rescue Inc.

Last Updated:11/28/2025

Pawsitive Possibilities Rescue Inc. (“PPRI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we store and safeguard it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information.

By accessing our website, donating, volunteering, or engaging with us in any way, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Personal Information You Provide:

We may collect personal information when you:

• Make a donation
• Apply to adopt or foster
• Apply to volunteer
• Sign up for newsletters or alerts
• Contact us via email, forms, or social media
• Register for events or programs
• Submit rescue-related inquiries

This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Donation amounts (never full payment details)
• Emergency contacts (for volunteers or fosters)
• Application details (adoption/foster/volunteer submissions)
• Any other information you intentionally provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Referring website
• Date/time of access
• Cookies and tracking technologies

This helps us improve site performance and user experience.

Payment Information

Online donations or fee payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Givebutter).
PPRI does not store or have access to full credit card numbers.

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations and send receipts
• Communicate about events, updates, and rescue news
• Review adoption, foster, or volunteer applications
• Manage volunteer scheduling and communication
• Improve our website and online services
• Respond to questions or inquiries
• Maintain legal and tax records as required
• Ensure safety and compliance within programs
• We may also use anonymized, aggregated data for reporting or fundraising analysis.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third parties only when necessary, including:

• Payment processors for donations
• Email or CRM platforms for newsletters or volunteer coordination
• Adoption/volunteer management systems (PointApp, SharePoint, etc.)
• Government agencies if legally required
• Law enforcement if necessary for safety or fraud prevention

All third-party partners are required to safeguard your information and to the best of our abilities have been reviewed through a vendor management process.

Our website may use cookies, tags, and similar technologies to:

• Enhance your browsing experience
• Understand traffic patterns
• Improve website performance

You may choose to block cookies through your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly.

We retain your information only as long as needed for:

• Processing donations
• Organizational recordkeeping
• Volunteer/adoption documentation
• Legal compliance

You may request deletion of your information (subject to legal limitations).

We take reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted website connections (SSL)
• Secure third-party processors
• Access controls for staff and volunteers
• Regular password and systems security protocols

However, no online system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take every reasonable precaution.

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent.

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold
• Request corrections
• Request deletion (where legally permitted)
• Opt out of marketing emails
• Request limitations on certain data uses

To exercise any rights, contact us using the information below.

You may unsubscribe from email newsletters or updates at any time by using the link provided in each email or by contacting us directly.

Our site may link to third-party websites (e.g., adoption listings, event partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Pawsitive Possibilities Rescue Inc.
PO Box 1796

Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Email:  info@pawsitiverescue.org
Phone: +1.631-553-9774