Privacy Policy

 

This Privacy Policy explains how Pepper’s Place Sanctuary collects, uses, and discloses the Personal Information we collect from or about you that you provide to us as part of doing business with you through this website or online payments for donations.

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Before visiting or engaging with us through this website, or otherwise providing Personal Information to us, please review this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not wish to have your Personal Information collected, used or disclosed as set forth in this Privacy Policy, you must refrain from using our website or disclosing your Personal Information to us.

 

​Types of Personal Information We Collect

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"Personal Information" refers to any data that directly or indirectly identifies, relates to, describes, or could be associated with you or your household, including but not limited to your name, email address, telephone number, IP address, internet activity, and commercial information.

 

​In the course of your interactions with us, we collect your Personal Information through web forms or payments for services made on this site. Payment information and payment history are collected when you make a payment on this website. We use a third-party payment processor to facilitate payments made on this website, but retain this information for accounting purposes, responding to inquiries, communicating with you about your account, and for other business purposes.

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Personal Information that we collect from you depends on your interactions and engagement with us. For example, we collect:​

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• We collect Direct Identifiers, including your name, address, IP address, email address, phone number, credit card, and other similar identifiers to process payments and to communicate information with you regarding the services we have been contracted to provide to you;

• We collect Internet Activity Information, including your browsing history, search history, cookies, browser and device type, and interactions with our website pages. This information is used to comprehend your use of our website and your account, as well as for targeted marketing and lead management;

• Any information in order to comply with any applicable laws and regulations.

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How We Use and Disclose Personal Information

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In addition to the purposes for collection described above, we also collect each category of information for the purpose of maintaining our client relationship with you and performing services, which include:

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• Sending you messages promoting our products and services. You may opt-out of receiving promotional e-mail messages from us as described in the “Opt-out” section below;

• To contact you in response to your inquiries, comments, and suggestions;

• To contact you when necessary;

• For the specific purpose for which it was volunteered (for example, requesting to receive information from us, etc.)

• To process any purchases, payments, or other transactions you may perform on this website;

• To notify you about promotions, special offers, etc., regarding products and services provided by us or our or partners; and for internal business purposes.

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Sharing Your Personal Information with Others

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We may share your Personal Information in the following circumstances as disclosed to you at the time we collect it or with your consent:​

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• Service Providers: We may provide your Personal Information to our services providers that help us run and manage our business, such as technology service providers, analytics providers, collections agencies, and our credit card processors.

• Corporate Transaction: In the event we are involved in a merger, reorganization, acquisition or sale of all or a portion of its assets, or other corporate transaction, we may transfer, assign, or disclose your Personal Information as part of that transaction.

• As Required by Law: We may need to disclose your Personal Information in certain circumstances, including complying with a legal process, protecting our property or others, investigating fraud, or responding to government requests to safeguard our rights.

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Technologies Used for Data Collection

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We may use cookies, web beacons, and other technologies to help us personalize and enhance your experience on our website. Technologies used to collect data include:

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• Cookies: Cookies are small data files that are stored on a user's device when they browse a website. At Pepper’s Place Sanctuary, we use cookies to provide a more personalized and efficient browsing experience. Cookies help us recognize returning visitors, and they enable us to tailor our website to better suit their preferences. We also use cookies to gather data about website traffic and how visitors interact with our website, which helps us improve our website's usability and functionality. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may limit your access to certain features of our website. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this privacy policy.

• WIX Analytics: We use WIX Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. This helps us understand things like which pages are being viewed, how long visitors are staying on our site, and what kind of device they are using. The data we collect using Google Analytics is used to improve our website and better understand our audience. We may also use this data to create targeted advertising or marketing campaigns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this data, which allows us to track and analyze how visitors are interacting with our website. This information is not personally identifiable, and we do not share it with third parties unless required to do so by law.

 

While most web browsers accept cookies by default, you can change your browser settings to disable them. However, in order to create a profile when using our website, you must have cookies enabled.

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Do Not Track Signals

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​"Do Not Track" signals are a browser setting that sends a signal to websites indicating that the user does not want to be tracked. However, the effectiveness of this signal is debated, as many websites do not honor these requests. Pepper’s Place Sanctuary does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals. If you wish to limit tracking, you can adjust your browser settings to block cookies or use a browser extension to block third-party tracking. However, blocking cookies may limit your use of certain features on our website, and we may still collect some information about your use of our website, even if you have enabled the "Do Not Track" signal in your browser.

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Data Security

 

​We understand the importance of safeguarding your Personal Information and have implemented commercially reasonable measures, including organizational, physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information in line with the industry's standard practices. However, we cannot guarantee that the transmission and storage of your data over the internet are 100% secure. Therefore, we are not responsible or liable for any breach of privacy or security experienced by you, except as provided by law. We strongly advise you to take necessary precautions and implement security measures to protect your information and make the best use of our services.

​Pepper’s Place Sanctuary adheres to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS) when collecting your payment card information.

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California Privacy Rights

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​We understand the importance of protecting personal information and complying with website privacy rights in California. As such, we have implemented appropriate measures to ensure compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This includes the right of California residents to know what personal information is being collected, how it is being used, and to request deletion of their personal information. We also allow California residents to opt-out of the sale of their personal information. We strive to provide transparency regarding our data collection practices and have implemented processes to ensure that personal information is secure and protected. Our Privacy Policy includes specific details on how we collect, use, and disclose personal information and the rights of California residents. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our compliance with website privacy rights in California, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Links to Third Party Websites

 

​Pepper’s Place Sanctuary's website may contain links to other websites that may have different privacy policies and practices. We have no control over these third-party websites and do not assume any responsibility for their content or privacy policies. We recommend that you review the privacy policies of these third-party websites before providing them with your personal information.

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Privacy Policy Changes

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​This Privacy Policy may be updated at any time to reflect changes in our practices. By continuing to use the Websites following any changes, you signify your acceptance of such changes. We recommend that you check this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

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Email Consent and Opt-Out

 

​By providing your Personal Information through any of our website, you are giving us your explicit consent to contact you via email and provide you with information and notices pertaining to services that we provide or promotional material. With that being said, you may choose to opt out of receiving email marketing messages from us. Each email sent by us contains a link at the bottom of the email with instructions on how to remove yourself from our email list. Opting out of transactional email messages, such as billing communications, is not allowed.

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Website Users Not Living in the United States

 

​If you access or use our Website outside of the United States of America, please note that any information you provide or that we collect automatically will be transferred to the United States of America. By using our Services or providing your information, you consent to its transfer and processing in the United States of America in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Please do not provide your Personal Information if you do not want it to be transferred outside of your country, or if your country's laws prohibit these types of transfers. We will handle your Personal Information according to this Privacy Policy.

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Contact Us

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​If you have any questions or comments regarding this privacy policy, please feel free to contact us.