At Petshood.org, we care about your privacy. This GDPR Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU Regulation 2016/679).

 

1. Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you use our website:

• Name, email address, phone number (via contact or donation forms)

• Billing and payment details (processed securely through third-party providers such as Stripe, PayPal, Hoodpay)

• IP address, browser type, device information (for security & analytics)

• Communication history if you contact us

 

2. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data only for legitimate purposes, including:

• Processing donations and issuing receipts

• Responding to inquiries and providing support

• Sending updates (only if you opt-in to our newsletter)

• Improving website functionality and user experience

• Complying with legal obligations

 

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal grounds:

• Consent (when you subscribe to updates or accept cookies)

• Contract (when processing donations you initiate)

• Legal obligation (for accounting, tax, and fraud prevention)

• Legitimate interest (improving our services and ensuring site security)

 

4. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share it only with:

• Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, Hoodpay)

• Service providers (hosting, email delivery, analytics)

• Legal authorities if required by law

 

5. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this policy, and to meet legal/accounting requirements.

 

6. Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

• Restrict or object to processing

• Request data portability (transfer to another provider)

• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@petshood.org. We will respond within 30 days.

 

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve navigation, analyze usage, and personalize content.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for details.

 

8. Data Security

We take technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, theft, or unauthorized access, including SSL encryption, secure hosting, and limited staff access.

 

9. International Transfers

As our hosting and service providers may be located outside the EU, we ensure that appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data.

 

10. Contact Information

If you have questions or complaints about this GDPR policy, please contact us at:

Email: contact@petshood.org
Address: 3831 Montgomery Blvd NE Apt 433, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
Phone: +1 409-359-2873