Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: September 21, 2026

At Fuzzy Rescues by Jen, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you visit or interact with our website, www.FuzzyRescuesbyJen.com.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

 

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you use our website, including:

• Contact information: Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

• Wildlife rescue information: Information you provide when reporting an injured, sick, or orphaned wild animal, including the animal's location, condition, species, and circumstances of the encounter.

• Donation information: Information necessary to process donations, such as your name, email address, billing information, and donation amount. Payment information may be processed directly by a third-party payment processor.

• Volunteer or employment information: Information submitted through volunteer, internship, or employment applications.

• Newsletter information: Your email address and preferences if you subscribe to our newsletter or other communications.

• Other information: Any information you voluntarily provide through forms, email, surveys, or other website features.

Please do not submit unnecessary sensitive personal information through our website.

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2. Information Collected Automatically

 

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically. This may include:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type

• Operating system

• Pages visited

• Date and time of visits

• Referring website

• General website usage information

We may use cookies and similar technologies to help operate our website, understand how visitors use it, and improve our services.

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3. How We Use Your Information

 

We may use information we collect to:

• Respond to questions and requests.

• Coordinate wildlife rescue and rehabilitation services.

• Communicate with individuals who report wildlife emergencies.

• Process donations and provide donation acknowledgments.

• Manage volunteer, internship, and employment applications.

• Send newsletters and organizational updates when you have requested them.

• Improve our website and services.

• Maintain website security and prevent fraud or misuse.

• Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations.

We will not use information you provide for purposes unrelated to our organization without appropriate notice or your consent when required by law.

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4. Wildlife Rescue and Location Information

 

If you report an injured, sick, or orphaned wild animal, we may ask for information about the animal's location so that our staff, volunteers, or authorized wildlife professionals can respond appropriately.

Because wildlife locations can sometimes be sensitive, we may limit access to or disclosure of specific location information when appropriate, particularly when disclosure could place wildlife at risk.

We may also use non-identifying information about wildlife rescues for educational, statistical, fundraising, or conservation purposes.

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5. Donations and Payments

 

Online donations may be processed through third-party payment providers. We generally do not store complete credit card or debit card numbers on our own website.

Payment processors may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies and terms of service.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party payment service used to make a donation.

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6. How We Share Information

 

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information when reasonably necessary with:

• Employees, volunteers, veterinarians, wildlife professionals, or other individuals involved in providing rehabilitation services.

• Service providers that help us operate our website, process donations, send email communications, or provide other organizational services.

• Government agencies or authorities when required by law or when necessary to protect public safety, wildlife, or legal rights.

• Professional advisers, such as attorneys, accountants, or technology providers, when necessary to perform services for our organization.

We only intend to share information as reasonably necessary for these purposes.

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7. Cookies and Analytics

 

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies.

These technologies may help us:

• Keep the website functioning properly.

• Remember certain preferences.

• Understand website traffic and visitor behavior.

• Improve website content and functionality.

We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our website.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or limit cookies. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

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8. Email Communications

 

If you subscribe to our newsletter or other communications, we may use your email address to send organizational news, educational information, wildlife updates, volunteer opportunities, fundraising information, or other communications.

You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the email or by contacting us directly.

Even if you opt out of promotional communications, we may still contact you when necessary to respond to a request or provide information related to a service you have requested.

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9. Children's Privacy

 

Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.

If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

Parents or guardians who believe a child has provided personal information to us may contact us using the information below.

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10. Data Security

 

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no website or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted through the internet.

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11. Third-Party Websites

 

Our website may contain links to websites operated by third parties, including donation platforms, social media services, veterinary resources, government agencies, or wildlife organizations.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

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12. Social Media

 

We may maintain accounts on social media platforms and may provide links to those accounts through our website.

If you interact with us through a social media platform, your interaction may be governed by that platform's privacy policy and terms of service.

We may share photographs, stories, or educational information about wildlife rehabilitation on our website or social media accounts. We will take reasonable steps to avoid publicly identifying individuals who provide rescue information unless appropriate permission has been obtained or disclosure is otherwise permitted.

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13. Photographs and Wildlife Stories

 

If you voluntarily submit photographs, videos, rescue stories, or other content to us, you understand that we may use that material for educational, conservation, outreach, fundraising, or promotional purposes as permitted by the terms associated with the submission.

Please do not submit photographs or information containing unnecessary personal information about yourself or another person.

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14. Your Privacy Choices

 

Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information, which may include the right to:

• Request access to certain personal information we hold about you.

• Request correction of inaccurate information.

• Request deletion of certain information.

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

• Opt out of certain communications.

• Request information about how your personal information is used or shared.

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

We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

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15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, services, or legal requirements.

When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

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16. Contact Us

 

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact us:

Fuzzy Rescues by Jen
121 Deer Run Rd
South Meriden, CT 06451
Email: fuzzyrescuesbyjen@yahoo.com
Phone: 203-443-1891
Website: www.fuzzyrescuesbyjen.com

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Last Updated: September 21, 2026

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