Privacy Policy
This website is operated by Adoptable Felines of the Garagery, a nonprofit cat rescue. We collect only the information needed to run the site, process applications and donations, and communicate with supporters.
Information We Collect
- Information you submit directly
This includes details provided through adoption applications, foster and volunteer forms, donation forms, and contact forms: name, email, phone number, household details relevant to adoption, and donation information. - Information collected through third-party services
We use:
• Petstablished for adoption, foster, and volunteer applications
• Stripe for secure donation processing
• Google Analytics for anonymous usage data and traffic patterns
• Email/form tools to manage communication
These services may collect or process information necessary for their functions. - Cookies and analytics data
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data such as page views, time on site, device type, general geographic region, and how visitors navigate the site. This data cannot identify you personally and is used only to understand and improve site performance.
How We Use Information
• To process adoption, foster, and volunteer applications
• To communicate with applicants, donors, and supporters
• To process donations and issue receipts
• To maintain nonprofit records and meet legal obligations
• To understand website performance and improve our online experience
Who We Share Information With
We do not sell or trade personal information.
We share information only with trusted service providers necessary to operate the rescue and this website: Petstablished, Stripe, Google Analytics, our website hosting provider, and our email/form systems. These services access only what they need to perform their tasks.
Data Retention
• Application data is kept as long as required for rescue operations and nonprofit compliance.
• Donation records are retained as legally required for financial and tax purposes.
• Contact messages are kept only as long as needed.
You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information unless we must retain it for legal reasons.
Children’s Information
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If such information is submitted, we will delete it.
Security
We use secure, reputable platforms (including Stripe and Petstablished). While no system is perfect, we take reasonable steps to protect your information.
Your Choices
• You can request access, corrections, or deletion of your personal data.
• You can opt out of marketing emails at any time.
• You can disable cookies in your browser, though some site features may not function as expected.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as tools or processes change. Continued use of the website means you accept updated terms.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests:
Pamela@AdoptableFelines.org
Cookies: This site uses Google Analytics and similar technologies (including first-party cookies) to measure traffic and improve performance. No personal information is sold or shared. By continuing to use the site, you accept our privacy policy.