Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 9, 2025
At Portland Animal Rescue Connection (PARC), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at pdxarc.org, submit forms, or interact with us online.
By using our site, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Other information submitted through forms (e.g., volunteer application, donations, newsletters)
We also collect non-personal information automatically via cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics), including browser type, device, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide for purposes including:
Responding to your inquiries and messages
Processing donations (via our partner Zeffy)
Managing event registrations or volunteer applications
Sending newsletters, updates, and marketing communications
Analyzing website traffic and improving our services
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your information, but we may share it with third parties when necessary to operate our organization and website, such as:
Zeffy (for donation processing)
Squarespace Email Campaigns (for newsletters and outreach)
Google Workspace (for internal storage and communications)
Google Analytics (for usage tracking and reporting)
We may also share aggregated or de-identified data with sponsors or partners for fundraising and reporting purposes, but this information will not personally identify you.
4. Embedded Tools and Links
Our website includes:
Embedded donation forms via Zeffy
Links to social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook)
These platforms may collect information from you according to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze traffic and improve user experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though doing so may limit functionality on our site.
6. Data Storage and Security
We store user data securely using Google Workspace and take reasonable precautions to protect it from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no online transmission or storage system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You may:
Unsubscribe from emails at any time by clicking the link in our messages
Contact us to access, correct, or delete your personal information
Adjust your browser settings to manage cookies and tracking preferences
To make a request, email us at info@pdxarc.org.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review it periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact us:
Portland Animal Rescue Connection
Email: info@pdxarc.org
Website: pdxarc.org