Privacy And Policies
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 26, 2020
Michigan Humane (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information through our website (www.michiganhumane.org) and related online services. By accessing or using our site, you agree to the terms described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with our website, including when you register, make a donation, sign up for communications, or complete an online form. This may include:
- Contact Information: name, email address, postal address, phone number, and interests;
- Account Details: profile information created through our online services.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as social security numbers, credit card numbers, racial or ethnic data, or nationality.
IP Addresses and Cookies
We automatically collect your IP address, which helps with site administration, troubleshooting, analytics, and delivering customized content. We may also use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember preferences, and support targeted advertising by third parties such as Google. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser, but this may affect functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our website, services, and user experience;
- To process registrations, donations, and other requests you make;
- To communicate with you, including sending newsletters and updates when you consent;
- To fulfill legal obligations such as tax recordkeeping and reporting.
We do not sell or trade personal information collected through our site to third parties.
3. Your Choices and Controls
You have choices about how we use your information:
- Communications: You can unsubscribe from most promotional and marketing emails using the “unsubscribe” link in the message or by contacting us directly at [email protected].
- Account Management: You can update your profile information by logging into your account.
- Deletion Requests: You may request that we delete your account or personal information by contacting us. We will comply unless retention is required by law.
4. Individual Rights (Where Applicable)
If you reside in jurisdictions with specific data protection laws (e.g., the EU under the GDPR), you may have additional rights including:
- Access to or correction of your personal data;
- Restricting or objecting to certain uses of your data;
- Requesting deletion (“right to be forgotten”), data portability, or filing a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise these rights, you may contact us using the methods provided in Section 8.
5. Third-Party Services
6. Security
7. Donations and Payment Processing
Your email address is required for donations to issue receipts, including tax documentation. Financial transactions are processed through PCI-DSS compliant third-party platforms (e.g., Salsa Engage, Blackbaud) to ensure secure handling of card information.
8. Contact Information
If you have questions, wish to exercise any privacy rights, or request updates or deletion of your personal information, you may contact:
Michigan Humane
2937 E. Grand Blvd. Suite 800 Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 248-283-5680
Email: [email protected]
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at our discretion. Changes become effective upon posting to this page. For substantial modifications, we may provide advance notice or other prominent communication as appropriate.