Privacy Policy
A Legal Disclaimer
The information in this Privacy Policy is provided to disclose how Texas Chihuahua Rescue (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal information collected from visitors to our website and participants in our programs. This document is not legal advice. You should consult with an attorney to ensure that this Privacy Policy accurately reflects your organization’s operations and complies with applicable laws.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that individuals voluntarily provide to us when they use our website or interact with us, including but not limited to:
Personal Information
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Donation and payment information (processed securely by third-party payment providers)
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies, including:
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IP address
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Browser and device type
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Pages visited and time spent
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Referring URLs
This data is used to understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve our services.
2. Use of Google Analytics
Texas Chihuahua Rescue uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc., to help us understand how visitors engage with our website.
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze information about website usage. The information generated about your use of the website (including IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google.
We use this information to:
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Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
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Improve our website and user experience
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Evaluate the effectiveness of our outreach efforts
You can learn more about how Google uses data collected from sites that use its services here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
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Process donations and issue receipts
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Respond to inquiries and communications
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Send newsletters or updates (if subscribed)
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Administer adoption, foster, and volunteer applications
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Improve our website and services
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Comply with legal obligations
Texas Chihuahua Rescue does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
4. Third-Party Services
We may share information with trusted service providers that support our operations, including:
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Donation/payment processors
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Email marketing services
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Website hosting providers
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Analytics providers (including Google Analytics)
These providers are authorized to use personal information only as necessary to provide their services.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and Texas Chihuahua Rescue does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such information is identified, it will be promptly deleted.
8. Changes to This Policy
Texas Chihuahua Rescue reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact: