Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: 4/15/25

Last Updated: 4/15/25

Kitty Co. Cat Rescue, Inc. respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information through our website https://kittyco.org/ and related services including adoption, fostering, and volunteering.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information when you:

• Submit an adoption form
• Submit a foster application
• Submit a volunteer application
• Donate to our organization
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us via email or forms

This may include:

• Full name, email, phone number, and address
• Household and lifestyle information (for pet placements)
• Emergency contacts
• Employment and references (for fostering/volunteering)
• Relevant experience with animals
• Signature or digital consent on waiver forms

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Review and process adoption, foster, and volunteer applications
• Conduct interviews and reference checks
• Communicate with you about events, opportunities, or placements
• Send receipts or updates if you’ve donated
• Improve our services and operations

3. Consent and Waivers

By submitting forms, you consent to the collection and use of your information for the purposes described. You may be asked to sign digital or physical waivers as part of the volunteer or foster process, which are stored securely.

4. Data Retention

We retain application data for a reasonable time to support follow-ups and legal compliance. You may request that your information be removed at any time.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. Information may be shared with:

• Veterinary clinics for reference checks (with your permission)
• Law enforcement if required by law
• Insurance providers for volunteer-related incidents

6. Your Rights

You may:

• Request access to or correction of your personal data
• Request deletion of your information (unless legally required to keep it)
• Withdraw consent for communications

7. Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your information.

8. Contact Us

Email: kittycocatrescue@gmail.com