UltiMutt RSQ (“UltiMutt RSQ,” “organization,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of visitors, donors, adopters, fosters, volunteers, transport partners, and other users of this website. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through the website, how that information may be used, when it may be shared, and what choices users may have regarding their information.

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the UltiMutt RSQ website, including contact forms, volunteer or foster interest forms, adoption-related inquiries, donation pages, newsletter signups, and other online interactions made available through the site.

Information Collected

Depending on how a user interacts with the site, UltiMutt RSQ may collect the following categories of information:

• Contact information, such as name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and organization name if provided.
• Donation-related information, such as donation amount, billing details, and transaction metadata; payment card information may be collected and processed directly by third-party payment processors rather than stored by UltiMutt RSQ.
• Form submission information, including details submitted in adoption, foster, volunteer, rescue, or support inquiries.
• Device and usage information, such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referral source, approximate location derived from IP address, and interactions with the website.
• Cookie and analytics information collected through cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies used to operate the website and evaluate performance.

How Information Is Collected

Information may be collected directly when a user fills out a form, makes a donation, signs up for updates, sends an email, or otherwise communicates through the website. Information also may be collected automatically through standard website technologies such as server logs, analytics tools, cookies, and similar tracking technologies.

How Information Is Used

UltiMutt RSQ may use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide requested information.
• Process donations and send donation acknowledgments or receipts.
• Coordinate rescue, foster, adoption, volunteer, and transport-related communications.
• Send newsletters, updates, or fundraising communications where permitted by law or based on user choice.
• Maintain, secure, troubleshoot, and improve the website.
• Monitor site traffic, measure engagement, and understand how visitors use the website.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect the rights, safety, and property of UltiMutt RSQ, users, and others.

When Information May Be Shared

UltiMutt RSQ does not sell personal information for money. Information may be shared when reasonably necessary with:

• Service providers that help operate the website, forms, payment processing, email communications, data hosting, analytics, or security.
• Professional advisors, such as legal, accounting, or insurance professionals, where disclosure is reasonably necessary.
• Government agencies, law enforcement, courts, regulators, or other parties when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect legal rights or safety.
• Successor organizations or transaction counterparties if assets, operations, or organizational structure are transferred, merged, or reorganized.

Cookies and Analytics

The website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember user preferences, measure traffic, analyze engagement, improve performance, and support embedded services. Users may be able to manage certain cookie preferences through browser settings, though disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.

Third-Party Services and Links

The website may link to or embed third-party services such as payment processors, donation platforms, form tools, maps, email signup services, social media features, and video platforms. Those third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies, and UltiMutt RSQ is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites or services.

Data Security

UltiMutt RSQ uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards intended to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, so absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Data Retention

Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, maintain organizational records, process donations, respond to inquiries, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Children’s Privacy

The website is not intended for children under 13, and UltiMutt RSQ does not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without appropriate consent. If personal information from a child under 13 is believed to have been submitted, UltiMutt RSQ should be contacted so appropriate steps can be taken.

User Choices

Users may:

• Contact UltiMutt RSQ to update or correct contact information.
• Unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter emails using the unsubscribe link or by contacting UltiMutt RSQ directly.
• Adjust browser settings to limit certain cookies or tracking technologies.
• Request information about how their submitted information is being used, subject to legal and operational limits.

State Law and Additional Privacy Rights

Depending on future applicability thresholds and legal developments, certain users may have privacy rights under state law, including rights related to access, correction, deletion, portability, or appeal. Alabama enacted a comprehensive consumer privacy law in April 2026 with an effective date of May 1, 2027, and organizations covered by that law will need to provide a compliant privacy notice and respond to qualifying requests as required.

Charitable Donations

Donation information may be used to process contributions, provide receipts, maintain required financial records, and communicate with donors about UltiMutt RSQ’s mission and activities where permitted by law. Alabama charitable organizations soliciting contributions are subject to the Alabama Attorney General’s charitable organization oversight framework.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. When changes are made, the updated version may be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Information

Questions about this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

UltiMutt RSQ
1605 Beltline Road SW Ste D8 #328, Decatur, Al 35601
Policy@ultimuttrsq.org