Effective Date: 7-7-2026

Furry Godmothers Cat Rescue (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you visit our website.

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

1. Information We Collect

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

• Name
• Mailing address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Date of birth (when required)
• Emergency contact information
• Household information
• Information provided in adoption, foster, volunteer, or assistance applications
• Donation information
• Pet ownership information
• Veterinary references
• Landlord information (when applicable)
• Employment information (when voluntarily provided)
• Any additional information you choose to submit through our forms.

We may also collect non-personal information automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Time spent on our website
• Referral websites
• General geographic location based on IP address

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process adoption, foster, and volunteer applications
• Communicate regarding animals in our care
• Respond to inquiries
• Process donations
• Send receipts and acknowledgments
• Coordinate volunteer activities
• Improve our programs and website
• Maintain organizational records
• Provide updates, newsletters, and announcements (if you have opted in)
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect the safety and security of our organization, volunteers, and animals

3. Donation Information

Online donations may be processed through secure third-party payment processors.

Furry Godmothers Cat Rescue does not store full credit card or banking information on our servers.

Payment information is handled directly by the payment processor according to its own privacy and security practices.

4. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember user preferences
• Improve website functionality
• Analyze website traffic
• Understand visitor behavior
• Improve user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services to operate portions of our website, including:

• Donation processing
• Email communications
• Website hosting
• Analytics services
• Adoption management platforms
• Volunteer management tools
• Social media integrations

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the information they collect.

We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.

6. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary to:

• Process donations
• Complete adoption or foster reference checks
• Verify veterinary or landlord information
• Comply with legal obligations
• Respond to lawful requests from government authorities
• Protect the rights, property, safety, or welfare of Furry Godmothers Cat Rescue, our volunteers, our supporters, or the animals in our care

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information where legally permitted
• Withdraw consent for certain communications
• Opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly

Please note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate organizational purposes.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

If we become aware that such information has been collected inadvertently, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to external websites for your convenience or additional information.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those external websites.

11. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we may send you:

• Rescue news
• Adoption updates
• Volunteer opportunities
• Fundraising campaigns
• Educational resources
• Event announcements

You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time.

12. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
• Comply with legal, tax, accounting, and nonprofit recordkeeping requirements
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements
• Maintain accurate organizational records

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality.

Any revisions will become effective immediately upon posting to this website. The Effective Date at the top of this Policy will indicate the most recent revision.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Furry Godmothers Cat Rescue

Email: info@furrygodmotherscatrescue.org

Website: https://furrygodmotherscatrescue.org