World Animal Welfare Inc.
Effective Date: [03/08/2025]
1. Introduction
Welcome to World Animal Welfare Inc. („we,“ „our,“ or „us“). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [Insert Website URL] („Website“).
By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Name, email address.
- Technical Data: IP address, location data.
- Financial Information: Payment details processed via Stripe.
We collect this data when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter.
- Make a donation via our Website.
3. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect your information for the following purposes:
- To send newsletters and marketing communications.
- To process donations and issue donation receipts.
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior through Google Analytics.
4. Sharing of Data with Third Parties
We do not sell or rent personal information. However, we share your data with third-party services that help us operate:
- Stripe (Payment Processing): For handling donations securely.
- Google Analytics (Website Analytics): To analyze user behavior.
- Meta (Facebook Pixel, if applicable): For targeted marketing campaigns.
These third-party providers process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze Website performance. The following tracking technologies may be used:
- Google Analytics (for visitor tracking and performance monitoring).
Your Choices Regarding Cookies
Because we may have visitors from the European Union (EU), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA). This means:
- You have the right to opt out of non-essential cookies.
- We provide a Cookie Banner that allows you to manage your cookie preferences.
- You can disable cookies via your browser settings.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit: Google Analytics Opt-Out.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You can request copies of your personal data.
- Right to Correction: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Deletion: You can ask us to delete your data, except when required by law.
- Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data for marketing purposes.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to Opt-Out of Data Sales (CCPA/CPRA): We do not sell your personal data.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: info@world-animal-welfare.com.
7. Data Retention & Security
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. To protect your data, we implement:
- SSL encryption.
- Restricted access to personal data.
- Secure payment processing through Stripe.
8. International Data Transfers
As we operate globally, your data may be transferred outside the United States, including to the European Union (EU). We take appropriate safeguards to protect your data in compliance with GDPR and other applicable laws.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we discover that we have unknowingly collected such data, we will delete it immediately.
10. 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 „Effective Date.“ If the changes are significant, we will notify users via email or a website notice.
11. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at: