Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for 6 Stars Animal Rescue, Inc.

Effective Date: October 3, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to 6 Stars Animal Rescue, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our supporters, volunteers, adopters, and visitors.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, process, and disclose your information, including personal data, in conjunction with your access to and use of our website, https://ufaratzta-bs.org/ (the “Website”), and the 6 Stars Animal Rescue mobile application (the “App”).

By using our Website or App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services to you. The types of information we collect are:

a) Information You Provide to Us Directly

  • Contact Information: When you contact us through a form, subscribe to our newsletter, or make an inquiry, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
  • Donation Information: When you make a donation, we collect personal information such as your name, email address, and mailing address. Your payment card details are collected and processed directly and securely by our third-party payment processors. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.
  • Volunteer and Adoption Applications: When you apply to volunteer or adopt an animal, we collect the information you provide in the application form, which may include your name, address, phone number, email, and other details relevant to the application process.

b) Information We Collect Automatically (Usage Data)

  • Log and Device Data: When you access our Website or App, we automatically collect log data and device information. This information includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and other statistics.
  • App Usage and Performance Data: When you use our App, we may collect information about your interaction with the App, such as features used, taps, and time spent. We may also collect diagnostic information, including crash logs and performance data, to identify and fix issues and improve the App’s stability.
  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Website and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • To Provide and Maintain Our Services: To process your donations, manage applications, and operate our Website and App.
  • To Communicate With You: To respond to your inquiries and send newsletters and updates about our work. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails.
  • To Improve Our Services: To analyze Usage Data to improve the user experience, features, and the effectiveness of our programs.
  • For Security and Legal Reasons: To protect against fraud, comply with applicable laws, and enforce our terms of service.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), email delivery, and website/app hosting. These providers are obligated to protect your information.
  • For Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
  • With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your personal information for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as for tax, accounting, or other legal requirements).

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data. To request that your information be deleted, please contact us using the contact details provided in the “Contact Us” section below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

6. Your Data Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information. Subject to local law, these rights may include:

  • The right to access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • The right to rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • The right to erasure (deletion): You can request that we delete your personal information.
  • The right to object to processing: You can object to us processing your personal information.
  • The right to opt-out: You have the right to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

7. Data Security

We are committed to protecting your data. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures, including using SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit, to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. International Data Transfers

Our services may be hosted and operated in various countries. By using our Website or App, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside of your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our Website and App may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of any third-party sites.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page, updating the “Effective Date,” and/or providing a notice through the App or via email.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us using the information below:

Organization Name: 6 Stars Animal Rescue, Inc.

Address: 194 LAFAYETTE RD, ROCHESTER, NY 14609

Email: info@ufaratzta-bs.org

Call: +447537182940

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