Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Tombstone Animal Shelter

Effective Date: December 18, 2025

Tombstone Animal Shelter (also referred to as "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (tombstoneanimalshelter.org), submit forms (such as adoption applications, volunteer sign-ups, or donation forms), or interact with us online or in person.

Please read this policy carefully. By using our website or providing information to us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or provide personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Information You Provide Voluntarily:

  • Personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information when you donate, apply to adopt or foster an animal, volunteer, sign up for newsletters, or contact us.

  • Details about your household, pet history, or references during adoption or volunteer applications.

• Information Collected Automatically:

  • Non-personal information like browser type, IP address, device information, referring pages, and visit duration through tools such as Google Analytics or cookies.

  • We may use cookies to improve your experience (e.g., remembering preferences). You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

• Information from Third Parties:

  • Payment processors (e.g., PayPal or similar services) for donations.

  • We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., health data) unless voluntarily provided and necessary for our services.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Process adoptions, fostering, volunteering, and donations.

• Communicate with you about animals, events, updates, or newsletters (you can opt out at any time).

• Improve our website and services.

• Comply with legal requirements or protect our rights and the welfare of animals.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share information:

• With service providers (e.g., payment processors, email services) who assist us and are bound by confidentiality.

• To comply with laws, court orders, or protect animal welfare, our organization, or public safety.

• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or reorganization.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of linked third-party websites (e.g., Petfinder or donation platforms). Please review their policies.

4. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including secure servers and encryption for sensitive data (e.g., donations via SSL). However, no online transmission is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Choices and Rights

• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails via the link in any message or contact us.

• Access/Correction: Request to view, update, or delete your information by contacting us.

• Cookies: Disable cookies in your browser, though this may affect website functionality.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, please contact:

Tombstone Animal Shelter

PO Box 1085

Tombstone, AZ 85638

Phone: (520) 457-2545

Email: tombstoneanimalshelter@gmail.com

Thank you for supporting our mission to provide care and forever homes for animals in need.