2592 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, CA

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 17th 2026

Website: pawsmatter.net

Paws Matter is committed to protecting your privacy.

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Name, email address, phone number
  • Mailing address (for applications or donations)
  • Payment details (processed securely by third-party providers)
  • Information submitted through forms (adoption, foster, volunteer, contact forms)
  1. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

  • Process adoption and foster applications
  • Communicate about animals, events, and updates
  • Process donations
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  1. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Service providers (payment processors, email platforms)
  • Authorities if required by law
  1. Cookies & Tracking

pawsmatter.net may use cookies to:

  • Improve site performance
  • Understand user behavior
  • Support marketing and outreach efforts

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

  1. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

  1. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools such as:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
  • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)

These providers have their own privacy policies.

  1. Your Rights

You may:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request corrections or deletion
  • Opt out of communications at any time

To make a request, contact:

PawsThatMatter@gmail.com

  1. Children’s Privacy

pawsmatter.net is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

  1. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page.

For questions, contact:  PawsThatMatter@gmail.com