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Privacy Policy
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Savings Animals has created this privacy statement in order to
demonstrate our firm commitment to your privacy. The following discloses
our information gathering and dissemination practices for this Web site
( http://www.savinganimals.org ).
DISCLOSING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO OTHERS
Except in the limited circumstances stated in this paragraph, we do not
sell, rent, license, trade or otherwise disclose the personal
information of our Web site visitors to third parties. We may disclose
your information to service providers who assist us in operating the Web
site or conducting our business. We may disclose information about you
if and when it is necessary to comply with any law, rule, court order,
or subpoena or to enforce the rules of this Web site. Some areas of the
Web site may allow you to conduct e-commerce transactions (merchandise
sales, event ticket purchases, donations, etc.). In connection with
these transactions, we collect data necessary to complete the
transaction that is furnished by you. This information may be furnished
to a third party in order to facilitate the transaction.
WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DO WE GATHER FROM THOSE WHO VISIT OUR SITE?
Information You Voluntarily Submit. When you visit our Web site,
we collect and store information you knowingly choose to disclose
and enter on our Web site in the following areas:
- REGISTRATION FORMS - If you register for the Web site, or for
specific events, contests and newsletters on various areas of the Web
site, we will generally ask you to provide contact information, and
preferences regarding the event or material for which you desire to
register. You may, however, visit our Web site without registering.
- DONATION FORMS - Some areas of the Web site allow you to make
charitable donations to Savings Animals. In connection with your
donation, we collect data necessary to complete your transaction. This
may include contact information, e-mail address, telephone number and
your credit card number. We may also collect information about donations
you make in honor or in memoriam of a pet or person so that we can
fulfill your donation.
- ORDER FORMS - Some areas of the Web site may allow you to order
products or services, whether or not for a fee. In connection with these
transactions, we collect data necessary to complete the transaction and
that is furnished by you. This may include contact information, e-mail
address, telephone number and your credit card number. SURVEYS - At
times, you may be asked to complete survey questions that appear on the
Web site.
- VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS - You may submit information related to
volunteer opportunities with Savings Animals Across Boarders.
- E-MAIL - On several screens of our site, you also have an
opportunity to communicate with us by E-mail. You may also choose to
provide your e-mail address to receive communications from us or third
parties.
Information Collected and Stored Automatically. When you browse our Web
site, you and your Web browser may also transmit information that we
automatically collect. We do log your IP address (the Internet address
of your computer), the time of your visit, and other click-stream data.
We may also place small data files, called "cookies," in the browser
file of your computer. These cookies automatically identify your browser
to our server whenever you interact with the Web site. We use the
cookies to record Web site statistics. Most browsers allow you to change
your browser setting to prevent the acceptance of cookies. Certain Web
pages may not function properly if you choose not to accept cookies.
HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We use your personal information to communicate with you if and when
necessary in connection with your use of our Web site, to respond to
your questions, or to send you material and information you request. We
may also use your information to register you for an event or contest or
to register you as a volunteer, if you request it, to process your
charitable donation and provide you with e-mail messages and other
information regarding upcoming events, new services and general
information about our organization. (NOTE: You may elect not to receive
these communications. See the section of this Privacy Statement called
"Choice/Opt Out."). We may use information we collect to analyze
statistical use patterns and demographic data. We use your IP address to
help diagnose problems with our servers, and to administer our Web site.
Such statistical data will not specifically identify you. We use this
information to help us make our Web site more useful to visitors, to
learn about the number of visitors to our Web site, what part of the Web
site they are interested in, how long they use the Web site, and the
types of technology our visitors use.
LINKS TO OTHER SITES
We may create links to other Web sites that we think may be of
interest to you. We do not endorse any other Web sites, and our privacy
policy applies only to your use of our Web site. We have not reviewed
the privacy policies of any Web sites we link to our Web site, and you
should read the privacy policies of each site you visit to determine
what information that site may collect about you.
SECURITY
Since we are committed to your privacy and security, we have put in
place procedures to attempt to safeguard and help prevent unauthorized
access, maintain data security, and correctly use the information we
collect online. However, please remember that no transmission of data
over the Internet or any wireless network can be guaranteed to be 100%
secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your personal
information, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information
that you transmit to us or from us, and you do so at your own risk. When
you place an order or access your personal information, we offer the use
of a secure server. Once we receive your transmission, we use our best
efforts to ensure its security on our systems.
CHANGES IN SAVINGS ANIMAL'S PRIVACY POLICY
By using our Web site, you consent to our collection and the use of
your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. If we
change our privacy and procedures, we will post these changes on our Web
site. You have the opportunity to review privacy policy each time you
use the Web site so that you are aware of any modifications made to
these policies.
CHOICE/OPT OUT
Our site provides users the opportunity to opt-out of receiving
communications from us at the point where we request information about
the visitor and when you receive electronic communications from us. You
may also request that your account information be deleted from our
database by (1) sending us an e-mail to
info@savinganimals.org or (2) by
mail to Savings Animals Across Boarders, Inc., Privacy Policy, P.O. Box
130897, Houston, TX 77219. Please note that due to e-mail production
schedules, you may receive an e-mail message from us after you have
provided your opt-out notice. If you have questions about our Web site
and our privacy policy or disclaimer, please feel free to contact
info@savinganimals.org |
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