Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 7, 2025

At Animal Rescue Network, we place great importance on protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our services. It also outlines your rights regarding personal data and the measures we take to uphold them.

By using our site or submitting your information (e.g., via an adoption or volunteer form), you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with an initial capital letter have specific meanings, whether used in the singular or plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Affiliate: any entity associated with our organization, such as partners or collaborators in the field of animal welfare.
  • Organization (or “We”, “Us”, “Our”): Animal Rescue Network, based in Montreal (Quebec, Canada).
  • Cookies: files placed on your device to store certain preferences or browsing information.
  • Country: Quebec, Canada.
  • Device: any device used to access our website, such as a computer or mobile phone.
  • Personal Data: any information that can be used to identify an individual (name, email, etc.).
  • Service: our website, accessible at www.reseausecoursanimal.org.
  • Service Provider: any third party or company that helps us operate or improve our site (e.g., hosting provider, donation tools).
  • Usage Data: data collected automatically (e.g., visited pages, session duration) while using the site.
  • You: any individual browsing our site, making a donation, filling out an adoption or volunteer form, or interacting with our services.

Collection and Use of Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

When using our site, you may be asked to provide personal information, particularly in the following cases:

  • Adoption form
  • Foster application form
  • Volunteer application form
  • Intake form

The data collected may include:

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address (including city, province, postal code)
  • Browsing and site usage data
  • Other information requested on the relevant forms

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain technical information when you browse our site, such as:

  • Your device’s IP address
  • Browser type used
  • Pages visited
  • Session duration
  • Any loading errors

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our site uses cookies to improve your experience and enable certain features.

Cookies may be:

  • Essential: required for the proper functioning of the site (e.g., secure forms).
  • Functional: remember your preferences (language, navigation).
  • Analytics: help us anonymously analyze site traffic.

You can disable certain cookies via your browser settings, but this may affect some functionalities.

Use of Your Personal Data

We use the personal data collected for the following purposes:

  • Manage adoption, volunteer, or foster care requests
  • Send communications (newsletters, thank-you messages, shelter updates)
  • Respond to messages sent via our contact forms
  • Improve our website and your user experience

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. This includes durations related to adoption or volunteer processes and legal obligations.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to and processed in locations outside your province, region, or country, where data protection laws may differ.

By using our site, you consent to this transfer. We take all necessary steps to ensure your data is treated securely.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Service Providers

We may use third-party providers (e.g., payment platforms, web hosting) to help operate the site. These providers will only access your data to perform specific tasks on our behalf.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your personal data if required by law or if necessary to:

  • Comply with a legal obligation
  • Protect and defend the rights or property of Animal Rescue Network
  • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing related to the site
  • Ensure the personal safety of users or the public

Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. You may also object to its processing or request data portability.

To exercise these rights, please contact us via the email address provided in the “Contact Us” section.

Links to Other Sites

Our site may contain links to other websites we do not control (e.g., social media, partners). We recommend reviewing their privacy policies, as we are not responsible for their data practices.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The update date will be shown at the top of this page.

We encourage you to check this page regularly to stay informed about any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us:

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