Privacy Policy

​Last Updated: 1.16.2025

Lend-A-Paw Dogs (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website www.lendapawdogs.org. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

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Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information when you voluntarily submit it through our website, including:

• Name

• Email address

• Message content
   

This information is collected when you contact us through our contact form or submit inquiries related to our services.
 

Adoption Applications

Adoption applications are collected through a third-party service (Jotform). Information submitted through adoption forms is transmitted to our organization via email and is used solely for the purpose of evaluating adoption eligibility.
 

Donations

Donations made through our website will be processed by third-party payment platforms, including PayPal and Venmo.
 

We do not collect or store your payment card or financial account details. Donation processors may provide us with limited information such as:

• Donor name

• Email address

• Donation amount

Please review PayPal’s and Venmo’s respective privacy policies for details on how they handle your information.
 

Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website is built using Wix, which may automatically collect limited technical information through essential cookies necessary for website functionality, performance, and security.

We do not currently use:

• Google Analytics

• Facebook Pixel

• Advertising or marketing tracking tools

Any cookies used are limited to those required by the Wix platform.
 

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our website and forms:

• Wix – website hosting and infrastructure

• Jotform – adoption application forms

• PayPal & Venmo – donation processing

These third parties may collect, store, or process data according to their own privacy policies. We encourage users to review those policies separately.
 

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries and messages

• Review adoption applications

• Communicate about adoption or organizational matters

• Maintain internal records related to our nonprofit mission

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
 

Data Storage & Retention

• Contact form submissions and adoption inquiries are delivered to our organization’s Gmail account.

• Information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or as required for nonprofit recordkeeping.
   

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

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Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws (including GDPR or California privacy laws) to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Request correction or deletion of your information

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

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Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information but cannot guarantee absolute security. Information is transmitted electronically and stored using standard security practices.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

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Contact Us

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

Lend-A-Paw Dogs
📧 Email: lendapawdogs@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.lendapawdogs.org