Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 07/13/2025

At Exotic Birds for Adoption, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our services, or communicate with us. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:

1.1 Personal Information

When you engage with our services, we may collect personal information that can identify you, including but not limited to:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Account Information: Username, password, and any preferences you set in your account.
• Payment Information: If applicable, credit card details and billing address for adoption fees or donations.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We also collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you, such as:

• Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and the time and date of your visit.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve site functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used in the following ways:

2.1 To Facilitate the Adoption Process

We use your personal information to review and process your adoption applications, communicate with you about your application status, and provide support during the adoption process.

2.2 To Improve Our Services

We analyze non-personal information to better understand user behavior and preferences. This helps us enhance our website, develop new features, and improve overall user experience.

2.3 To Communicate with You

We may use your contact information to send you updates, newsletters, marketing materials, and important information about your account or our services. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails.

2.4 For Legal Compliance

We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests, and to protect the rights and safety of our users and our organization.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., payment processors, email service providers). These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and use it solely for the purpose of providing services to us.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.

4. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption: Sensitive information transmitted online is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
• Access Controls: We restrict access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
• Data Retention: We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

5.1 Access

You have the right to request copies of your personal information that we hold.

5.2 Rectification

If you believe that any information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct it.

5.3 Deletion

You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations.

5.4 Objection

You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information under certain circumstances, such as for direct marketing purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the “Contact Us” section below.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over the content or practices of these sites and are not responsible for their privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Exotic Birds for Adoption
contact@exoticbirdsforadoption.com
+1 (470) 666-4845