Who we are
Happy Whiskers Animal Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cat rescue based in South Florida. Our website address is: https://happy-whiskers.org/
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how your information is used.
What Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you:
- Submit a foster, volunteer, or adoption application
- Contact us through forms or email
- Make a donation
- Leave a comment on the website
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Location (city, state)
- Any additional information you voluntarily provide
We also collect limited technical data such as your IP address and browser type to help improve site performance and prevent spam.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and applications
- Coordinate fostering, volunteering, and adoptions
- Process donations
- Improve our website and outreach efforts
- Prevent spam and abuse
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to:
- Improve your browsing experience
- Remember your preferences (such as comment details)
- Support basic website functionality
You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Embedded Content
Pages on this site may include embedded content (such as videos or social media posts). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly.
These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions.
Donations and Third-Party Services
If you make a donation, your payment is processed through a secure third-party provider. We do not store your full payment details on our servers.
These providers may collect and process your data according to their own privacy policies.
Who We Share Your Data With
We only share your data when necessary to operate our organization, such as:
- Payment processors for donations
- Email or form tools used to manage applications
- Spam detection services
We do not share your data for marketing or resale purposes.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and related metadata may be stored indefinitely
- Application and contact form data are kept as long as needed to support our operations
- You may request deletion of your data at any time (see below)
Your Rights
You may:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections to your data
- Request deletion of your data
To make a request, contact us at: Info@happy-whiskers.org
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Contact
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used, contact us at: Info@happy-whiskers.org