Your privacy matters.
This policy explains what information may be collected when you visit the Rising Sun Animal Rescue website and how it may be used.
Last updated: September 3, 2026
Information you choose to provide
We may receive personal information when you contact us by email or submit a foster or volunteer application through a linked third-party service. This may include your name, contact details, household information, and other information you voluntarily provide.
Website and usage information
Our website host and standard website tools may automatically process limited technical information such as browser type, device type, approximate location, pages visited, and security logs. Cookies may be used for essential site functions, security, and basic analytics.
How information is used
Information may be used to respond to inquiries, review applications, coordinate rescue programs, process support through third-party providers, maintain site security, and improve our services. Rising Sun Animal Rescue does not sell or rent personal information.
Third-party services
This site links to external services, including Givebutter for donations and Shelterluv for foster and volunteer applications. Information submitted on those services is governed by their respective privacy practices. Our site is hosted using WordPress and Bluehost infrastructure.
Data protection and retention
We use reasonable safeguards appropriate to a small nonprofit organization. No online system is completely secure. We retain information only as long as reasonably needed for operational, legal, or recordkeeping purposes.
Children’s privacy
This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this site.
Your choices and questions
You may contact us to ask about information you have provided, request a correction, or raise a privacy concern. We may update this policy as our practices or services change.
