Hand & Paw Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Hand & Paw, Inc (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, event participants, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through www.handandpaw.org, how we use it, when it may be shared, and the steps we take to safeguard it.

🐾 1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website, sign up for events, donate, or communicate with us:

Information You Provide Directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Donation amounts and preferences

  • Vendor or volunteer application details

  • Messages or inquiries submitted through our forms

Automatically Collected Information

When you browse our website, certain data may be collected automatically:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Cookies or similar tracking technologies

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

🐾 2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process donations and send tax‑deductible receipts

  • Communicate event details, updates, and volunteer information

  • Respond to questions or requests

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Send newsletters or announcements

  • Maintain accurate internal records for nonprofit operations

We do NOT sell or rent your personal information.

🐾 3. When Information May Be Disclosed

We may share your information only in the following situations:

Trusted Service Providers

We work with third‑party partners who help us operate our nonprofit, such as:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Email or newsletter platforms (MailChimp)

  • Event registration tools (EventBright, etc)

  • Website hosting providers (GoDaddy and Squarespace)

These partners are only permitted to use your information to perform services on our behalf and must protect it.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to:

  • Comply with a law, regulation, or legal request

  • Protect the rights, safety, or property of Hand & Paw, our volunteers, or the public

We do NOT share personal information with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

🐾 4. How Information Is Collected and Shared

Information may be collected or shared through:

  • Online forms you submit

  • Donation or payment portals

  • Email communications

  • Cookies or analytics tools

  • Secure integrations with third‑party service providers

Any transfer of information is done through secure, encrypted channels whenever possible.

🐾 5. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard your information, including:

  • Secure, encrypted payment processing

  • Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only

  • Regular monitoring of our website and hosting environment

  • Use of reputable third‑party platforms with strong security practices

While no method of transmission is 100% secure, we are committed to protecting your information to the best of our ability.

🐾 6. Your Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of email communications at any time (Click UNSUBSCRIBE at the bottom of any of our emails)

  • Request updates or corrections to your personal information

  • Ask us to delete your information when legally and operationally possible

To make a request, contact us at info@handandpaw.org.

🐾 7. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third‑party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

🐾 8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent version.

🐾 9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, reach out anytime:

Hand & Paw, Inc
Email: info@handandpaw.org
Website: www.handandpaw.org