Effective Date: September 1, 2024
Cat Tales of Prince William ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our supporters, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to safeguard it.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, postal address, and phone number.
- Donation Information: Payment details, donation history, and any messages or notes you provide with your donation.
- Volunteering Information: Information you provide when signing up to volunteer, including availability, interests, and any other relevant details.
- Website Usage Information: IP addresses, browser type, device type, and pages visited on our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To Process Donations: To process your donation and send you a receipt or acknowledgment.
- To Communicate with You: To provide updates, newsletters, and information about our events, programs, and activities.
- To Improve Our Services: To enhance our website, fundraising efforts, and volunteer coordination.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with any legal requirements or obligations.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement the following measures:
- Encryption: We use SSL encryption to protect your payment information during transactions.
- Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to your personal information.
- Data Storage: We securely store your personal information and regularly review our data protection practices.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or conducting our business, as long as these parties agree to keep your information confidential.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
5. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccuracies in your personal information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.
6. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic and improve our services. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at cattalespw@gmail.com.
