Privacy Policy

Introduction

DAR Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing abused, abandoned, and neglected dogs from the streets of Mexico and placing them in loving, permanent homes. We partner with Fundación DAR, a shelter in Tequisquiapan, Mexico, to carry out our mission.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website at www.darfoundationrescue.org, make a donation, inquire about adoption, participate in our virtual adoption program, apply to volunteer, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

Contact and General Inquiries: When you use our contact form or email us at contact@darfoundationrescue.org, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.

Donations: When you make a financial contribution through our website, we collect your name, email address, mailing address, and donation amount. Payment information (such as credit card or bank account details) is collected and processed by our third-party payment providers, Zeffy and PayPal. DAR Foundation does not directly collect, store, or have access to your payment card information.

Virtual Adoptions: When you participate in our virtual adoption program by sponsoring a dog at Fundación DAR, we collect your name, email address, mailing address, and information about your selected virtual adoption, including donation amount and the dog you choose to sponsor.

Dog Adoption Inquiries and Applications: When you inquire about adopting a dog or submit an adoption application, we collect your name, email address, phone number (if provided), mailing address, household information, pet ownership history, and any other details you provide in your application to help us determine a suitable match.

Volunteer Applications: When you apply to volunteer with DAR Foundation, we collect your name, email address, phone number (if provided), location, availability, areas of interest, relevant skills and experience, and any additional information you include in your application.

Partnership and Organization Inquiries: When rescue organizations, shelters, or other nonprofits in the US or Canada contact us about collaboration or helping with our dogs, we collect organizational details, contact person information, and relevant organizational background.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring website, pages visited, time and date of your visit, and time spent on pages. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies and is used solely to improve our website performance and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Processing Donations: To process and acknowledge your financial contributions, issue tax-deductible donation receipts, and maintain accurate financial records as required for our 501(c)(3) status.

Virtual Adoption Program: To process your virtual adoption sponsorship, send you updates about the dog you are sponsoring, and provide donation receipts.

Adoption Services: To evaluate adoption applications, match dogs with suitable homes, coordinate transport logistics for dogs being adopted to the US or Canada, communicate with you throughout the adoption process, and conduct follow-up after placement.

Volunteer Coordination: To review volunteer applications, match volunteers with appropriate opportunities, and communicate about volunteer activities and needs.

Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send you updates about our work and the animals in our care (only if you have opted in), share information about fundraising campaigns and events, and acknowledge your support.

Website Improvement: To analyze website usage patterns, improve our website functionality and content, and ensure the security and proper operation of our website.

Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations, maintain our nonprofit status, and fulfill our reporting obligations.

How We Share Your Information

AR Foundation does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Payment Processors: We use Zeffy and PayPal to process donations. These providers have their own privacy policies governing the use of your payment information. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of Zeffy and PayPal.

Fundación DAR (Partner Shelter): We may share relevant adoption application information with Fundación DAR in Tequisquiapan, Mexico, to coordinate the rescue, care, and placement of dogs. This sharing is limited to information necessary for the adoption and transport process.

Partner Organizations: If you are being matched with a dog through a partner rescue organization in the US or Canada, we may share relevant application details with that organization to facilitate the adoption.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of DAR Foundation, our supporters, or others.

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, managing our database, or conducting our operations, provided they agree to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit our website.

Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies: We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools collect information anonymously and help us improve our website. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

Social Media Cookies: If you interact with our social media content (Facebook, Instagram), those platforms may set their own cookies. Please refer to the privacy policies of Facebook and Instagram for details.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure data transmission (SSL/TLS encryption on our website), limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only, and secure storage of records.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

Donation Records: Retained for a minimum of seven (7) years to comply with IRS requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations.

Adoption Records: Retained indefinitely for the welfare and traceability of the animals placed through our program.

Volunteer Records: Retained for the duration of your involvement and for a reasonable period thereafter.

Contact Inquiries: Retained for as long as necessary to address your inquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter.

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us (see “Contact Us” below), subject to our legal and regula

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain records.

Opt-Out of Communications: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly. Please note that you may still receive transactional communications (such as donation receipts or adoption updates).

Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

For California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of your personal information, and opt out of the sale of your personal information. As stated above, DAR Foundation does not sell your personal information. To exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@darfoundationrescue.org.

For European Economic Area (EEA) Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to object. To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@darfoundationrescue.org.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including our partner shelter Fundación DAR, our social media pages, and our payment processors. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

f you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

DAR Foundation PO Box 2415 W Broadway 40864 Mesa, AZ 85274 United States

Email: contact@darfoundationrescue.org

Website: www.darfoundationrescue.org

Social Media: Facebook: DARFoundationRescue Instagram: dar_foundation_rescue