Effective Date: July 1, 2025

Valley Dog Rescue (“VDR,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.valleydogrescue.com] or interact with us in any other way.

By using our website, submitting forms, or providing information to us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Personal Identifiers – such as name, address, phone number, and email address.

• Demographic Information – such as age, gender, or household information (if voluntarily provided).

• Application Information – from adoption, foster, volunteer, or donation forms.

• Payment Information – when making donations or paying adoption fees (processed securely via third-party vendors).

• Internet or Other Electronic Activity – such as IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data via cookies or analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

• To process adoption, foster, or volunteer applications.

• To respond to inquiries or requests.

• To process donations and send donation receipts.

• To send updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (you may opt-out at any time).

• To improve our website and services.

• To comply with legal obligations or enforce our terms.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

• With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email marketing services) who assist in operating our nonprofit.

• As required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property.

• With your consent or at your direction.

4. Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it’s used.

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.

• Request that we delete your personal information (subject to exceptions).

• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data).

  To exercise any of these rights, please get in touch with us at:

📧 hello@valleydogrescue.com

📬 26787 Agoura Rd, Ste E8 #1036
Calabasas, CA 91302

We will respond to verified requests within the time required by law.

5. Data Security

We use appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize the content you see. You may modify your browser settings to manage cookie preferences.

7. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on our website with the new effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Valley Dog Rescue

📧 hello@valleydogrescue.com

📬 26787 Agoura Rd, Ste E8 #1036
Calabasas, CA 91302