Privacy Policy

Humane Association of Warren County (HAWC)
Effective Date: November 2, 2026

The Humane Association of Warren County ("HAWC," "we," "our," or "us") respects the privacy of our website visitors, supporters, donors, and community members. We are committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting our website, contacting our organization, making donations, or participating in our events.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect your information when you visit www.homelesspets.org.

1. Information We Collect
When you visit our website or interact with HAWC online, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us.

This information may include:
Name
Email address
Phone number

We may collect this information when you:
Submit a message through our Contact Us form.
Register or sign up for HAWC events.
Make an online donation.
Contact us with questions or requests.

We may also automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit our website, such as browser type, device information, pages visited, website activity, and general usage information. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve their experience.

2. How We Use Your Information
HAWC uses the information collected through our website for legitimate organizational and communication purposes, including:
Responding to questions, messages, and inquiries.
Communicating with individuals who contact our organization.
Managing event registrations and sign-ups.
Processing and acknowledging donations through applicable payment providers.
Providing updates or information related to HAWC activities when appropriate.
Improving our website and understanding visitor activity.
Supporting the overall mission and operations of our nonprofit animal welfare organization.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Online Donations and Payment Information
HAWC accepts online donations through third-party payment services, including PayPal.

When you make an online donation, your payment information is processed directly through the applicable payment provider. HAWC does not collect or store credit card numbers, banking information, or other payment card details through our website.

Any payment information submitted through a third-party payment platform is subject to that provider's own privacy policy and security practices.

4. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website is hosted through Wix and uses Wix Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Analytics and website technologies may collect information such as:
Number of website visitors.
Pages viewed and time spent on the website.
General website traffic and visitor activity.
Browser and device information.
General technical information, including IP addresses.

Our website may also use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, and performance.

Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. You may adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how some website features function.

For additional information about cookies and privacy settings available through Wix, visitors may refer to Wix's privacy resources.

5. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services that support HAWC's operations, fundraising, and community outreach.

These may include:
Adopt-a-Pet: For viewing adoptable animals and adoption-related information.
PayPal: For making online donations.
Amazon: For accessing our shelter's donation wishlist.
Square: For accessing clinic sign-up and registration services.

When you click on a link to an outside website or service, you are leaving the HAWC website. These third-party websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies, terms, and data collection practices.

HAWC does not control or assume responsibility for the privacy practices, content, or security of outside websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they use.

6. Sharing of Personal Information
HAWC does not sell, rent, or trade personal information collected through our website.

We do not share personal information with outside organizations for their independent marketing or promotional purposes.

Certain information may be processed or stored by service providers that help operate our website or provide services requested by visitors, such as website hosting, analytics, and payment processing. These providers handle information in accordance with their own applicable privacy practices.

We may also disclose information when required to do so by law or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, and security of our organization and others.

7. How We Protect Your Information
HAWC takes reasonable measures to help protect the personal information submitted through our website.

Our website is hosted through Wix, which provides website hosting, security, and data storage services.

Although we take reasonable steps to safeguard information, no website, electronic communication, or method of data storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted or submitted online.

8. How Long We Keep Your Information
HAWC retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, maintain appropriate organizational records, respond to inquiries, manage event registrations, and meet applicable legal or operational requirements.

When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to dispose of it appropriately.

9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental consent.

If we become aware that personal information has been submitted by a child under 13 without the required consent, we will take reasonable steps to address and remove that information.

10. Your Privacy Choices and Requests
You may contact HAWC if you would like to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you have previously submitted through our website.

We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate these requests, subject to applicable legal, operational, and recordkeeping requirements.

You may also choose not to provide personal information through our website. However, certain website features, event registrations, or communication requests may not be available without the information needed to fulfill your request.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information provided below.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
HAWC may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, organizational practices, services, or applicable legal requirements.

Any updates will be posted on this page along with a revised effective date. We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle personal information.

12. Contact Us
Humane Association of Warren County (HAWC)
230 Cook Road
Lebanon, OH 45036
Email: jh@homelesspets.org
Phone: (513) 695-1176
Website: www.homelesspets.org

Thank you for supporting the Humane Association of Warren County and our mission of saving the homeless pets here in Warren County.