WildCare Privacy Policy Draft

Introduction WildCare is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, donors, volunteers, program participants, and community members. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information across our website, fundraising initiatives, volunteer operations, education programs, wildlife finder interactions, and chatbot communications.

1. Information We Collect We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Make a donation or register for an event.

Sign up for our newsletter or text messaging platform.

Apply to volunteer or register for education programs.

Submit information regarding a wildlife find or interact with our chatbot.

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details (processed securely through third-party processors).

2. How We Use Your Information We use the collected information to:

Process donations, issue tax receipts, and acknowledge support.

Manage and coordinate volunteer activities and educational programs.

Respond to wildlife inquiries submitted via our chatbot or website finders.

Send organizational updates, event invitations, and fundraising appeals (including via text, where explicit consent has been provided).

3. Text Messaging & Mobile Communications WildCare values your mobile privacy.

No Sharing: Mobile information and explicit consent collected for our text messaging platform will not be shared, sold, or rented to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Opt-Out: You can opt out of mobile communications at any time by replying “STOP” to any text message received from us.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to outside parties. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our fundraising, or servicing our programs, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also disclose information when required by law.

5. Cooperative Database Participation From time to time, WildCare may participate in cooperative databases with other vetted nonprofit organizations to help expand our fundraising efforts. If updates are required to accommodate upcoming co-op participation data exchanges, we will ensure proper disclosures are maintained here.

6. Security of Your Information We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Credit card transactions are handled entirely by secure, PCI-compliant third-party payment gateways.

7. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites.

8. Updates to this Policy We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted directly to this page with an updated effective date.