Privacy Policy
LAST UPDATED: 01/12/2025
ParaGenius Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, browse available cats, submit adoption or foster applications, or make donations through Zeffy. By using our website, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
1.1. Donations (Zeffy Forms & Campaigns)
Donations made through Raisely may collect:
- Email address
- Billing address
- Payment information (processed securely by Zeffy's PCI-compliant payment partners)
- Donation history
ParaGenius Foundation does not store or have access to your full payment card details.
1.2. General Website Use
When you browse our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Referring URLs
2. How We Use Your Information
This information is collected using cookies and analytics tools to improve website performance.
1.4. Contact Forms & Email Communication
If you contact us through our website or by email, we may collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Any information you choose to share
- Message content
We use your information to:
- Review adoption and foster applications
- Communicate with applicants, fosters, adopters, and supporters
- Process and acknowledge donations
- Provide receipts or documentation for donations
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Respond to inquiries
- Send updates, newsletters, or new initiatives-related announcements (only with your consent)
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with outside parties except as described in this policy.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share your information only in the following situations:
3.1. Service Providers
We may share necessary information with trusted third-party providers who help us operate our rescue, such as:
- Form platforms
- Email communication tools
- Zeffy (donation processing)
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics platforms
These providers are only permitted to use your information as needed to perform their services.
3.2. Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required to comply with:
- Applicable laws
- Court orders
- Legal processes
- To protect our rights or the safety of our volunteers, animals, or community
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking tools to:
- Improve website performance
- Analyze visitor behavior
- Understand page popularity
- Enhance the user experience
We also use Google Analytics, a third-party analytics service, to collect standard, anonymized usage data such as page views, traffic sources, and browser information. Google Analytics may set its own cookies to help us understand how visitors use our site.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. However, some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Data Storage & Security
We take reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Secure data storage
- Limited access to sensitive information
- Compliance with platform-specific security standards (e.g., Zeffy, Google Forms)
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
6. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the information we hold about you
- Request correction or updates
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of marketing emails
- Withdraw consent at any time
To make a request, contact us at: parageniusfoundation@gmail.com
7. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may include links to third-party websites, external donation campaigns, or partners.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under 5, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact:
ParaGenius Foundation
Email: parageniusfoundation@gmail.com
Website: parageniusfoundation.org
