Privacy Policy
This policy was last updated on December 30, 2024
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This website is owned and operated by Dutchess County SPCA. We recognize that visitors to our site may be concerned about the information they provide to us and how we treat that information. This Privacy Policy addresses those concerns and may be changed or updated from time to time.
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If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
Dutchess County SPCA
636 Violet Avenue
Hyde Park, NY 12538
Or email us at info@dcspca.org.
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We are available to answer your questions or hear your concerns.
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Our Policy
Dutchess County SPCA uses its best efforts to respect the privacy of its online visitors. At our site, we do not collect personally identifiable information from individuals unless they provide it to us voluntarily and knowingly. This means we do not require you to register or provide information to us in order to view our site.
Dutchess County SPCA only gathers personally identifiable data, such as names, addresses, zip/postal codes, email addresses, etc., when voluntarily submitted by a visitor. For example, personally identifiable information may be collected to respond to a stated desire to volunteer for Dutchess County SPCA or to make a financial donation online.
This information is used solely by Dutchess County SPCA or other entities involved in the operation of this site for internal purposes. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
Dutchess County SPCA lists are never sold to third parties. We will only share personally identifiable information with third parties when:
The person submitting the information authorizes us to share it;
Sharing the information is a necessary operation of the site, for instance, to process a credit card transaction; or
We are required to do so by law.
Dutchess County SPCA has no control over or responsibility for the data collection and use practices of third parties that process online donation credit card transactions.
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Is Credit Card Information Secure?
We care about the safety and security of your transaction. We use high-grade encryption and the HTTPS security protocol to communicate with your browser software. This industry-standard security protocol makes it extremely difficult for anyone else to intercept the credit card information you send to us. Companies we work with to process credit card transactions also use high-grade encryption and security protocols.
Is My Personal Information Secure?
Yes. High-grade encryption and HTTPS security protocols are used for financial transactions on our site.
We Care About Doing It Right
In addition to maintaining privacy and security controls over information you share with us, Dutchess County SPCA works to accurately process your contribution information. During business hours, staff are available to answer questions about your financial donation. You may also send us a message at info@dcspca.org.
Dutchess County SPCA employs error-checking procedures to ensure transactions are processed completely and accurately. As necessary, changes are made to improve our systems. Independent external and internal audits are conducted to ensure the privacy, security, and appropriate processing of your information on our site.
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How Do We Use “Cookies”?
Visitors should be aware that non-personal information and data may be automatically collected by Dutchess County SPCA’s website through the use of “cookies.” Cookies are small text files a website can use to recognize repeat visitors, facilitate the visitor's ongoing access to and use of the site, and allow a site to track usage behavior and compile aggregate data to improve content.
Cookies are not programs that come onto a visitor's system and damage files. Generally, cookies work by assigning a unique number to the visitor that has no meaning outside the assigning site. If a visitor does not want information collected through cookies, most browsers allow the visitor to disable or accept the cookie feature.
Dutchess County SPCA uses “cookie” technology only to obtain non-personal information from its online visitors to improve their online experience and facilitate their visit within our site.