1. Information We Collect
We collect information to support our mission of animal welfare and to provide you with the services you request.
- Personal Information You Provide: This includes information you voluntarily give us when you make a donation, sign up for a newsletter, fill out an adoption/foster application, or contact us. This may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information (processed securely by third-party processors).
- Automated Information (Non-Personal): We use cookies and other tracking technologies (like Google Analytics) to collect information about your visit, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you view. This is used in aggregate to improve our website and marketing efforts.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Processing Transactions: To process your donations, handle applications, and provide tax receipts.
- Communication: To send you newsletters, updates about our programs, special appeals, and thank-you notes. You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time.
- Improving Our Services: To analyze website usage, understand the needs of our community, and improve our services and programs.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal requirements, such as reporting to government agencies or protecting against fraud.
3. Information Sharing
The Mickey and Mouse Project Inc. places a high priority on protecting your privacy.
- We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
- Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email marketing services) solely for the purpose of carrying out services on our behalf, and who are obligated to protect your information.
- Legal Requirements: We will disclose your information when required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or legal process.
4. Security
We are committed to ensuring the security of your information. We use industry-standard security measures (such as encryption and firewalls) to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification of the information we collect.
5. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
- Opt Out: Stop receiving our emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email.
- Access and Correction: Contact us to request access to the personal information we hold about you, or to update any inaccuracies.
- Cookies: Most web browsers allow you to disable cookies or be alerted when cookies are being sent. Please note that parts of the site may not function correctly if you disable cookies.
6. External Links
Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., partner organizations). The Mickey and Mouse Project Inc. is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage you to review their policies.
