Privacy Statement

1. Information We Collect on our Website
We collect personal information that you provide voluntarily through our online forms. This includes:
Identity and Contact Data: Full names, home addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. Co-Applicant Data: The name and phone number of your significant other or household members.Screening and Background Data: Employment status, driver's license numbers (collected for foster volunteer verification), and veterinarian points of contact.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information strictly to operate our rescue and deliver requested services. This includes:

  • Application Processing: Evaluating adoption, foster, and volunteer applications.

  • Verification: Reviewing employment status, confirming housing safety, and checking veterinary references.

  • Communication: Contacting you regarding your application status, animal care updates, or volunteer coordination.

  • Newsletters and Promotions: Sending occasional email updates, newsletters, or advertisements about Mission for Paws events and fundraisers via email or text message, and adoptable animals.

3. Sharing and Selling Data

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third-party companies for their marketing purposes. We only share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us run our website and manage rescue operations, such as secure form processors or email marketing platforms. These providers may only use your data to perform services for Mission for Paws. We may also disclose information if required by law.

4. Data Security

We take security seriously. We use secure encryption (SSL) to protect data sent through our website forms. Access to your personal information, especially sensitive identifiers like driver's license numbers, is restricted to authorized Mission for Paws coordinators who need the data to process applications.

5. Your Choices and Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of our marketing communications at any time. Every newsletter or promotional email we send includes an "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom. You can also contact us directly to request that we remove your contact info from our mailing list.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date

Mission for Paws 

P.O. Box 590832

Houston, Tx 77259

missionforpaws@att.net

281-450-1194



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