Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 12/12/2025
Dora’s Dawgs & Katz (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make a donation, submit a form, or otherwise interact with us online.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Donation and payment information
Information submitted through adoption, foster, volunteer, or contact forms
We may also automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit our website, such as browser type, device information, IP address, and pages visited, through cookies or analytics tools.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Process donations and transactions
Respond to inquiries and requests
Review adoption, foster, and volunteer applications
Communicate updates about our rescue, events, or fundraising efforts
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Donations and Payment Processing
Donations made through our website may be processed by third-party payment processors. We do not store or have access to your full credit card or banking information. Payment processors are responsible for handling your financial data securely in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly.
Information Sharing
We may share information only when necessary to:
Work with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or processing donations
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests
Protect the rights, safety, and property of Dora’s Dawgs & Katz and others
All third parties are expected to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information. While no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, we strive to use commercially acceptable means to safeguard your data.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
Your Choices
You may opt out of receiving non-essential communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly.
You may also request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Dora’s Dawgs & Katz
Email: contact@dorasdawgsandkatz.com
Website: dorasdawgsandkatz.com