Last Updated: August 25, 2025
Animal People Alliance (“APA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, programs, or services.
We may collect the following information when you engage with us:
Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, payment details (if you donate), and any other information you choose to provide.
Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, and usage data collected through cookies or similar technologies.
Donor Information: If you make a donation, we collect necessary payment and billing details. Payments are securely processed through third-party providers (such as Givebutter, PayPal, or Stripe). APA does not store full credit card information.
We use your information to:
Process donations and issue receipts.
Communicate with you about our programs, events, and campaigns.
Respond to inquiries and provide updates.
Improve our website, services, and outreach.
Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
We respect your privacy and will never sell, trade, or rent your personal information.
We may share limited information with:
Trusted Service Providers who help us operate our website, process donations, or manage communications.
Legal Requirements when disclosure is necessary to comply with the law, enforce our policies, or protect rights, safety, or property.
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, track website performance, and understand how visitors use our site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not work properly.
We value our donors and their trust. Donor information (including names, contact details, and giving history) will not be sold, shared, or traded with any third party outside of the uses described in this Policy.
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
Depending on your location, you may have rights under privacy laws (such as GDPR if you are in the EU, or similar laws elsewhere) to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request corrections or updates.
Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements).
Opt-out of communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails or contacting us directly.
Our programs and website are not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
Animal People Alliance
info@animalpeoplealliance.net
