PASSION FOR PAWS PRIVACY POLICY

Effective as of Monday, March 10th 2025.

Passion for Paws (the “Company”) is committed to maintaining robust privacy protections for its users. Our Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide to us and to assist you in making informed decisions when using our Service.

For purposes of this Agreement, “Site” refers to the Company’s website, which can be accessed at https://www.passionforpaws.ca and is hosted on Squarespace.
“Service” refers to the Company’s adoption, foster, and rehoming programs, which are facilitated through the Site and external platforms, such as Google Forms, Google Drive, and email communication.

The terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Passion for Paws.
“You” refers to you, as a user of our Site or our Service.

By accessing our Site or our Service, you accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use and consent to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your Personal Information as described in this Privacy Policy.

I. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect “Non-Personal Information” and “Personal Information.”

  • Non-personal information includes general data that does not personally identify you, such as website traffic trends and general usage patterns.

  • Personal Information includes details provided in adoption, foster, and rehoming applications, as well as information collected via Google Forms and Google Drive.

1. Information Collected via Our Website

Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which may automatically collect technical information when you visit our Site, such as:

  • Your IP address

  • The referring URL (website you came from)

  • The type of browser and device used

  • The time and date of access

  • Website interactions, including pages visited

We do not knowingly use cookies or tracking tools beyond what is automatically collected by Squarespace.

2. Information You Provide via Applications

To participate in our adoption, foster, or rehoming programs, you will be required to submit an application via Google Forms or other means. The information we collect may include:

  • Full Name

  • Address

  • Phone number and email address

  • Government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport)

  • Proof of employment or financial stability (e.g., pay stub, employment letter)

  • Housing information (e.g., lease agreement, landlord approval for pets)

  • References (e.g., personal or veterinary references)

  • Home tour videos

By submitting an application, you consent to our collection, storage, and use of this information solely for evaluating suitability for adoption, fostering, or rehoming.

II. HOW WE USE AND SHARE INFORMATION

1. Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your Personal Information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Your Personal Information is used only to:

  • Evaluate applications for adoption, fostering, and rehoming

  • Verify reliability through ID, proof of employment, and references

  • Conduct home safety assessments, including review of home tour videos

  • Communicate with applicants about the process

Only authorized members of Passion for Paws involved in reviewing applications have access to this information. Your information will not be shared outside of our organization unless required by law.

We may disclose Personal Information if legally required to do so, such as:

  • Compliance with a law enforcement request or government regulation

  • Protection of our rights, safety, or the safety of others

2. Non-Personal Information

We use Non-Personal Information to improve our Site and Service, such as tracking adoption trends and optimizing user experience. This data does not contain personally identifiable details and may be shared with third parties for analytical purposes.

3. Business Transfers

If Passion for Paws undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your Personal Information may be transferred to a successor entity. If this occurs, we will provide notice before any changes take effect.

III. HOW WE PROTECT INFORMATION

We take appropriate measures to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Restricted access to personal data within Passion for Paws

  • Google Drive security measures for storing application documents

  • Secure storage and encryption for digital records

  • Immediate deletion of sensitive information after the application review process

While we take these precautions, no online service can guarantee absolute security. By using our Service, you acknowledge this risk.

IV. YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING THE USE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the Personal Information you provided

  • Correct inaccuracies in your records

  • Withdraw your application at any time, leading to deletion of your information

To exercise these rights, contact us at passionforpawss@gmail.com

V. THIRD-PARTY PLATFORMS

Passion for Paws uses Google Forms, Google Drive, and Squarespace to collect and store information. These platforms have their privacy policies, which we encourage you to review:

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party platforms.

VI. CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY

Passion for Paws reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Significant changes will be communicated via:

  • An email notification to registered users

Changes will take effect 30 days after notification. We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

VII. CONTACT US

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

Email: passionforpawss@gmail.com


Last Updated: Monday, March 10th 2025