At Innocent Paws, accessible from https://pawswelfare.online, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information collected and recorded by Innocent Paws and how we use it.
If you have any questions or need more information about our Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us.
This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regard to the information that they share and/or that is collected by Innocent Paws. This policy does not apply to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.
Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Information We Collect
The personal information that you are asked to provide, and the reasons why you are asked to provide it, will be made clear at the point we ask you to submit it.
If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information such as your name, email address, phone number, the contents of your message and/or attachments, and any other information you choose to provide.
When you register for an account, subscribe to updates, or interact with our services, we may ask for information such as your name, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in several ways, including to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website
- Understand and analyze how you use our website
- Develop new features, services, and resources
- Communicate with you, either directly or through our partners, for customer service, updates, and promotional purposes
- Send you emails or newsletters
- Respond to inquiries, appointment requests, or donation-related questions
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Log Files
Innocent Paws follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites—a common practice among hosting providers and part of analytics services.
The information collected by log files may include:
- Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
- Browser type and version
- Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Date and time stamps
- Referring/exit pages
- Possibly the number of clicks
This information is not linked to personally identifiable data. It is used for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users’ movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.
Cookies and Web Beacons
Like most websites, Innocent Paws uses “cookies” to improve your experience on our site. Cookies store information about visitors’ preferences and the pages accessed. This information is used to enhance user experience by customizing our content based on browser type and/or other data.
Google DoubleClick DART Cookie
Google is one of our third-party vendors. It uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads based on a user’s visits to our site and other websites. You may opt out of the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google Ads Privacy Policy.
Our Advertising Partners
We may partner with third-party advertising companies who may use cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons to show relevant advertisements. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns and to personalize advertising content.
These partners may automatically receive your IP address when these technologies are triggered on our site.
Our advertising partner includes:
Please note that Innocent Paws does not have access to or control over the cookies used by third-party advertisers.
Third-Party Privacy Policies
Innocent Paws’ Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We recommend that you consult the respective privacy policies of these third-party services for more detailed information.
You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings. For more information, refer to your browser’s help documentation.
CCPA Privacy Rights (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- The right to know what personal data we collect
- The right to request deletion of your personal data
- The right to opt out of the sale of your personal data
If you make a request, we have one month to respond. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided on our website.
GDPR Data Protection Rights (European Residents)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
- Right to access – You can request copies of your personal data
- Right to rectification – You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure – You can request the deletion of your data under certain conditions
- Right to restrict processing – You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data
- Right to object to processing – You can object to how your data is used
- Right to data portability – You can request that your data be transferred to another service
We will respond to any GDPR request within one month. To exercise your rights, please contact us.
Children’s Information
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their children’s online activity.
Innocent Paws does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided such information on our website, please contact us immediately, and we will make every effort to promptly remove such data from our records.