Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary
Last Updated: September 30, 2025
Welcome to Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that never charges adoption fees, transparency and trust are core to our mission. This Privacy Policy explains how we protect your information when you support our sanctuary.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide:
- Adoption applications (we NEVER charge fees – donations are separate and voluntary)
- Foster family applications
- Donation records (for tax receipts)
- Newsletter signups
- Volunteer applications
- Event registrations
- Wishlist fulfillments
- Contact forms
Automatic Collection:
- Device and browser information for website improvement
- Interaction data (pages visited, time spent)
- Geographic region (not precise location)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process adoption and foster applications (fee-free)
- Send tax-deductible donation receipts
- Share sanctuary updates and animal stories
- Coordinate volunteer efforts
- Manage event participation
- Match animals with appropriate homes
- Fulfill wishlist donations
- Respond to your questions
3. Information Protection
We implement industry-standard security including:
- SSL encryption for all forms
- Secure payment processing through verified third parties
- Limited access to personal data
- Regular security updates
While we use strong safeguards, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
4. Information Sharing
We NEVER sell or trade your information. We only share when:
- You explicitly consent
- Required by law
- Necessary for payment processing (donations only)
- Working with verified service providers under confidentiality agreements
5. Your Rights
You can:
- Request what information we have about you
- Correct or update your information
- Unsubscribe from communications
- Request deletion of your data (except legal requirements)
6. Third-Party Services
Our site may link to:
- Payment processors (for donations)
- Social media platforms
- Wishlist providers
These services have their own privacy policies.
7. Children’s Privacy
We don’t knowingly collect information from children under 13 without parental consent.
8. Updates
We’ll post any privacy policy changes here and notify email subscribers of significant updates.
9. Contact Us
Questions about privacy? Reach us at:
Thank you for supporting Always & Furever, where we say yes to those who need it most – without ever putting a price on a life.
With kindness, dignity, and respect.
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary
Last Updated: September 30, 2025
Welcome to Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that never charges adoption fees, transparency and trust are core to our mission. This Privacy Policy explains how we protect your information when you support our sanctuary.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide:
Automatic Collection:
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
3. Information Protection
We implement industry-standard security including:
While we use strong safeguards, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
4. Information Sharing
We NEVER sell or trade your information. We only share when:
5. Your Rights
You can:
6. Third-Party Services
Our site may link to:
These services have their own privacy policies.
7. Children’s Privacy
We don’t knowingly collect information from children under 13 without parental consent.
8. Updates
We’ll post any privacy policy changes here and notify email subscribers of significant updates.
9. Contact Us
Questions about privacy? Reach us at:
Thank you for supporting Always & Furever, where we say yes to those who need it most – without ever putting a price on a life.
With kindness, dignity, and respect.