Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 22, 2026
Last Updated: April 22, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Protect Our Paws Dog Rescue Foundation (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy.

This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website: http://protectourpaws.org/

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Any other information you submit via forms

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time and date of visits

  • Referring URLs

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Remember user preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our website

  • Respond to inquiries 

  • Send updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (if you opt in)

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Service providers (hosting, analytics, email services)

  • Legal authorities if required by law

  • Business partners in the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition

5. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services such as:

  • Google Analytics

  • Payment processors

  • Social media integrations

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., California residents under CCPA/CPRA), you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

To exercise these rights, contact us at: protectourpawsdr@gmail.com

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: protectourpawsdr@gmail.com

Address: (Mail Only) 7040 Avenida Encinas, Suite 104, Box 941, Carlsbad, CA 92011-4653