Helpstraypaws.

Effective Date: [03/15/2025]

1. Introduction

Welcome to HelpStrayPaws. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
HelpStrayPaws
Email: contact@helpstraypaws.com
Phone: +1 605-982-2157

3. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Identity Information (Name, Email Address, Phone Number)
• Donation Details (Transaction ID, Payment Method, Donation Amount)
• Technical Data (IP Address, Browser Type, Device Information)
• Communication Data (Emails, Messages, Contact Form Submissions)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To process donations and issue receipts
• To communicate with donors and respond to inquiries
• To comply with legal and financial obligations
• To improve our website functionality and user experience

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent (When you voluntarily provide your information)
• Contractual Obligation (To process donations and issue receipts)
• Legal Compliance (To comply with financial regulations)
• Legitimate Interests (To improve our services and communication)

6. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We do not sell or trade personal data. However, we may share data with:

• Payment Processors (To securely process donations)
• Legal and Regulatory Authorities (If required by law)
• Website Hosting and Analytics Services (For website performance monitoring)

7. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include encrypted transactions and secure database storage.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for legal and operational purposes. Donation records are kept for financial reporting, while other data is deleted when no longer needed.

9. Your GDPR Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access – Request a copy of your data
• Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure – Request data deletion
• Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object – Object to data processing
• Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent for data usage

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@helpstraypaws.com. We will respond within one month.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and significant updates will be communicated via email.

12. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
HelpStrayPaws
Email: contact@helpstraypaws.com
Phone: +1 605-982-2157