Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 2025
Snow Dog Rescue Society (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our organization.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details provided when you:

    • Apply to foster, adopt, or volunteer

    • Make a donation or e-transfer

    • Subscribe to our newsletter or contact us via forms

  • Payment Information: For online donations, we may collect limited payment details through secure third-party services (e.g., PayPal or e-transfer confirmation).

  • Non-Personal Information: Browser type, device type, IP address, and general site usage analytics through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process donations, adoptions, and foster applications

  • Communicate updates, newsletters, and thank-you messages

  • Provide receipts and acknowledge contributions

  • Improve our website and outreach efforts

  • Comply with legal and reporting obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties.

3. Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored securely and accessed only by authorized Snow Dog Rescue Society volunteers or staff.
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

4. Sharing Information

We may share limited information with trusted partners such as:

  • Veterinary clinics (for medical records or adoption processing)

  • Transport partners or flight volunteers (to facilitate rescue logistics)

  • Payment processors (for secure online donations)

All partners are required to maintain privacy and data protection standards consistent with this policy.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand site usage and improve user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

6. Email Communications

By subscribing to our updates or submitting a form, you agree to receive occasional communications from us. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

7. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

  • Access and correct your personal information

  • Withdraw consent for its use (subject to legal or contractual obligations)

  • Request deletion of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
snowdogsociety@gmail.com

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website, with the effective date noted above.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact us at:
snowdogsociety@gmail.com
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada