Who we are
Here’s a simple, clear, and legally reasonable Privacy Policy template tailored for Paws Fur Life (pawsfurlifeoh.org), an Ohio-based non-profit pet adoption service. This is a solid starting point for a small organization. You can copy/paste and adjust as needed.
Privacy Policy
Paws Fur Life
Effective Date: December 6, 2025
Paws Fur Life (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://www.pawsfurlifeoh.org (the “Website”). We are a non-profit pet adoption organization based in Ohio committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website or interact with our services.
- Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Information provided in adoption applications, foster applications, volunteer forms, or donation forms
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Non-Personal Information automatically collected:
- IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages
- Cookies and usage data (via Google Analytics or similar tools)
- How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process adoption, foster, and volunteer applications
- Communicate with you about animals, events, and updates
- Process donations and issue receipts
- Improve our Website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information only in these limited cases:
- With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email services like Mailchimp) who are contractually obligated to protect your data
- With veterinarians, trainers, or shelters as needed for adoption or foster purposes (only with your consent or as part of the adoption process)
- When required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Paws Fur Life, our animals, volunteers, or the public
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze site traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the Website may not function properly. - Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to external sites (e.g., Petfinder, PayPal, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. - Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including encryption for payment data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. - Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. - Your Ohio Privacy Rights
As an Ohio-based organization, we comply with applicable Ohio and federal privacy laws. You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us (see contact info below). - Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. - Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Paws Fur Life
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.pawsfurlifeoh.org
Thank you for trusting Paws Fur Life with your information and for helping animals find their forever homes.
This version is friendly, transparent, and appropriate for a small rescue/adoption organization. If you later accept donations via Stripe, PayPal, or use specific tools (Mailchimp, Google Analytics, etc.), you can add short lines mentioning those processors.
Let me know if you need a shorter version, a Terms of Use page, or a volunteer/donor confidentiality statement too!