ABC Circle collects information that you provide directly to us when you create an account, sponsor a dog, sign up as a volunteer, or communicate with our team. This may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information.
We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information about how you interact with our site. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to gather this data.
When you participate in fieldwork or community events, we may collect location data, photographs, and activity logs to document our impact and ensure the safety of our volunteers and the animals in our care.
We use the information we collect to operate, maintain, and improve our services. This includes processing sponsorship payments, coordinating volunteer activities, communicating program updates, and personalizing your experience on our platform.
Your data helps us understand how our community engages with our mission, enabling us to make informed decisions about resource allocation, program development, and outreach strategies. We may also use aggregated, anonymized data for research and reporting purposes.
We will send you communications related to your account, sponsorships, and volunteer activities. With your consent, we may also send newsletters, impact reports, and information about new programs or events that may interest you.
ABC Circle does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our platform, processing payments, or delivering communications - but only to the extent necessary for them to perform these services.
We may share information with veterinary partners involved in the care of animals you sponsor, so they can provide you with health updates and progress reports. This sharing is limited to what is relevant to your sponsorship relationship.
We may disclose your information if required by law, in response to legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of ABC Circle, our community members, or the public.
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest, regular security audits, and strict access controls for our team members.
Payment information is processed through PCI-DSS compliant payment processors. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers. All financial transactions are encrypted using SSL/TLS technology.
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to promptly addressing any breaches and notifying affected users in accordance with applicable law.
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time. You may update your account details through your profile settings or by contacting our support team. If you wish to delete your account entirely, we will remove your personal data from our active systems within 30 days.
You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or updating your notification preferences. Please note that transactional messages related to active sponsorships or volunteer commitments cannot be opted out of while those relationships are active.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or our privacy practices, please contact our Data Protection team at privacy@abccircle.org. You may also write to us at ABC Circle, Data Protection Office, [Address].
We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 1, 2026. We may update this policy from time to time, and will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and, where appropriate, sending you a notification.