1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily give us, including when you:

• Make a donation
• Sign up for our email newsletter or updates
• Submit a contact form or reach out to us directly
• Apply to volunteer or sponsor a cat
• Participate in fundraising campaigns such as Amplify Austin

This information may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information. Payment information is processed securely by third-party payment processors and is not stored on our servers.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Your IP address and general geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on those pages
• Referring website or search engine

This information is collected through standard web analytics tools and is used to improve our website and understand how visitors engage with our content.

Information from Third-Party Platforms

If you donate through a third-party platform such as PayPal, Network for Good, or a social media fundraiser, those platforms may share your name and contact information with us so we can acknowledge your gift and keep you updated on our work. Each platform’s own privacy policy governs how they handle your information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect only for legitimate nonprofit purposes, including:

• Processing and acknowledging your donations
• Sending tax receipts and donation confirmations
• Communicating updates about our cats, programs, and fundraising needs
• Responding to inquiries and volunteer applications
• Improving our website and online presence
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling, and we do not sell or rent your personal information to anyone, ever.

3. How We Share Your Information

KPOH does not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We work with trusted vendors who help us process donations, send emails, or operate our website. These vendors are bound to protect your information and may not use it for any other purpose.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, or in response to a valid legal request such as a court order or government inquiry.
• Organizational Protection: We may share information when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of KPOH, our cats, our volunteers, or the public.

4. Donor Privacy

KPOH respects the privacy of our donors. We do not publicly share donor names, gift amounts, or contact information without your explicit consent. If you wish to give anonymously, please indicate that at the time of your donation and we will honor your request.

We maintain donor records in accordance with nonprofit best practices and IRS requirements. Donor information is accessible only to authorized KPOH representatives with a legitimate organizational need.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though doing so may affect the functionality of certain website features.

KPOH does not use cookies to build advertising profiles. However, some third-party tools embedded in our website (such as social media buttons or analytics services) may set their own cookies governed by their respective privacy policies.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or donation processors. KPOH is not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our website uses industry-standard security measures. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you have reason to believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately at kitties@kittyspurrsuitofhappiness.org.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

9. Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

• Opt out of email communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email we send
• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information, subject to our legal record-keeping obligations

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at kitties@kittyspurrsuitofhappiness.org. We will respond within a reasonable time.

10. Retention of Information

We retain donor and contact records in accordance with nonprofit best practices, IRS requirements, and applicable state law. We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will post the updated policy on our website with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

A Kitty’s PURRsuit of Happiness

PO Box 1011

Spring Branch, TX 78070

Email: kitties@kittyspurrsuitofhappiness.org

Website: kittyspurrsuitofhappiness.org