The Human-Animal Connection ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, with whom we may share it, and the choices available to you.

By using our website, registering for programs, making a donation, purchasing products or services, subscribing to our newsletter, or otherwise interacting with The Human-Animal Connection, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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Information We Collect​

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We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Telephone number

• Donation information

• Event or class registrations

• Purchase history

• Communications you send to us

• Survey responses

• Volunteer inquiries

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When you make a payment, your payment information is processed through a secure third-party payment processor. The Human-Animal Connection does not store complete credit card or bank account information.

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Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Operating system

• Pages visited

• Date and time of your visit

• Referring website

• General geographic location

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

This information helps us improve website performance, security, and visitor experience.

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How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

 

• Process donations and purchases

• Register participants for classes and events

• Deliver educational materials

• Respond to inquiries

• Send newsletters and organizational updates (with your consent where required)

• Improve our programs and website

• Maintain financial and legal records

• Prevent fraud and protect website security

• Comply with legal obligations

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Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list or register for a program, you may receive emails regarding:

• Upcoming classes

• Workshops

• Events

• Educational articles

• Fundraising campaigns

• Organizational news

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You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any marketing email.

Administrative emails related to purchases, donations, registrations, or account activity may still be sent.

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Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember visitor preferences

• Improve website functionality

• Analyze website traffic

• Enhance user experience

Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through browser settings.

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Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers to operate portions of our services, including:

• Website hosting

• Payment processing

• Email marketing

• Event registration

• Analytics

• Cloud storage

These providers receive only the information necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to safeguard that information.

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Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We do not rent donor or mailing lists.

We may disclose information only:

• To trusted service providers assisting our operations

• When required by law

• To protect legal rights or safety

• In connection with organizational restructuring if required by law.

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Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

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Your Privacy Rights

 

• Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect

• Request access to your information

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions)

• Request a copy of your information

• Opt out of certain data processing activities where applicable

• Appeal the denial of a privacy request where required by law

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

We will respond in accordance with applicable law.​

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California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

The Human-Animal Connection:

• Does not sell personal information.

• Does not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

• Does not knowingly collect sensitive personal information beyond what is reasonably necessary to provide our services.

• Does not knowingly sell or share personal information of minors.

California residents may request information regarding the categories of personal information collected and request deletion or correction of eligible personal information.

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Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for adults.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

If we learn that such information has been collected unintentionally, we will promptly delete it.

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External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

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Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

 

• Provide requested services

• Maintain financial and tax records

• Meet legal obligations

• Resolve disputes

• Enforce agreements​

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

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Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

The Human-Animal Connection
Email: Genie@TheHumanAnimalConnection.org
Website: www.TheHumanAnimalConnection.org