Privacy Policy

Paws for Patrick- Privacy Policy 2025

At Paws for Patrick, we believe every young person deserves care, safety, and support. That commitment extends to how we protect your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or engage with our programs.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you choose to share with us, including:

  • Name and contact information

  • Details submitted through program, contact, or event forms

  • Donation-related information (processed securely by third-party payment providers)

We may also collect non-personal, technical information automatically through cookies and analytics tools.

Paws for Patrick does not store credit card numbers or sensitive payment information.

2. Cookies & Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, including Demographics and Interest Reporting, to better understand how visitors interact with our site and to improve user experience. This may include:

  • How you arrived on our site

  • Browser and device type

  • General geographic region

  • Pages viewed

This information is collected through cookies, including the Google DoubleClick cookie. You can opt out anytime using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

We do not combine personally identifiable information with analytics data unless you are notified and provide affirmative opt-in consent. 

3. How We Use Your Information. We use your information to:

  • Communicate updates about our mission, programs, and events

  • Process donations and send acknowledgements

  • Improve website functionality and accessibility

  • Support data analysis, reporting, and organizational planning

  • Maintain smooth and secure program operations

  • We never sell or rent your personal information.

5. Third-Party Service Providers

We partner with trusted vendors for services such as donation processing, email distribution, form submissions, and website analytics. These partners receive only the information necessary to perform their work and are required to safeguard your data.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. While no system is 100% secure, we are committed to continually strengthening our practices.

7. Email Preferences

If you sign up for updates, you may receive communications about our programs, events, and opportunities to get involved. You can unsubscribe anytime via the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

8. External Links

Our website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. 

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or your data, please contact us.

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