Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Introduction
PawsNClaws ATX ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://pawsnclaws.org or use our services.
As a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3) status pending), we are dedicated to transparency in how we handle your personal information.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when:
- Submitting volunteer or foster applications
- Requesting assistance (deposit loans, vet fund, surrender prevention)
- Reporting lost or found pets
- Making donations
- Signing up for our newsletter
- Contacting us through forms
This may include: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and information about your pets or housing situation relevant to our services.
Payment Information
When you make a donation, your payment information is processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your credit card numbers on our servers.
Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited. This information helps us improve our website and services.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process volunteer and foster applications
- Provide assistance services (deposit loans, vet fund, etc.)
- Facilitate lost and found pet reunifications
- Process donations and send tax receipts
- Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- Respond to your inquiries
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist in our operations (e.g., payment processing, email services)
- With your consent, such as when sharing lost pet information publicly
- To comply with legal requirements
- To protect our rights and safety
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
- Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
- Opt out of certain data processing activities
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: