Privacy Policy for Happy Life Beagle Rescue 

1. Introduction

Happy Life Beagle Rescue ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information we collect from individuals. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to ensure its protection.  We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization as defined within the US Internal Revenue Code.  By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.  This information may be stored in our computer system(s) or with our authorized third-party vendor website, iShelter.  

  • Payment Information: If you donate or purchase merchandise through any of our authorized third-party payment vendor(s), Bonfire, Spreadshop, PayPal, Venmo, Stripe and/or DonorBox, [they] may collect personal contact and/or payment information, including credit card details.  Please review their respective privacy policies for further information regarding the data they may hold/store.     

  • Demographic Information: Such as age, gender, and interests, if provided to us.

  • Volunteer Information: Information provided when you volunteer with us.   

  • Website Usage Information: Our authorized website vendor, Squarespace, may collect information about your interactions and user experience with our website, including but not limited to, IP address, browser type, and pages visited. 

  • Cookies: Our website vendor, Squarespace may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience.  You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect certain functionalities. 

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To determine your eligibility for our services during the application review and adoption process. 

  • To communicate with you about our activities, events, and initiatives.

  • To process donations, purchase merchandise, and provide receipts.

  • To send newsletters and updates.

  • To respond to inquiries and provide support.

  • To improve and analyze the effectiveness of our website and services.

  • To analyze website usage and improve our services.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you.

5. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.  However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure.

6. Your Choices

You have the right to opt-out of certain communications and can update your preferences at any time.  You can also request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.  A request for the deletion of your personal information will be subject to federal and state law(s) and our rescue policies.  

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.  We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites, and we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.  Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact at:  info@happylifebeaglerescue.org or www.happylifebeaglerescue.org

This privacy policy was adopted by the Board of Directors on January 17, 2024.