Privacy Policy

Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation
May 20, 2026

The Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation (“Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website, donation forms, volunteer applications, event registrations, and text messaging programs.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Information You Voluntarily Provide

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Name
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Mailing address
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Email address
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Phone number
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Donation information
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Volunteer or foster application information

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Event registration details
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Communication preferences
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Any information you submit through forms or email

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Pages visited
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Date and time of visits
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Cookies and analytics data
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2. How We Use Information

We may use your information to:

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Process donations and provide receipts
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Respond to inquiries
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Manage volunteer and foster programs
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Send newsletters and updates
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Provide information about events and fundraising campaigns

Improve website functionality and user experience

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Comply with legal obligations
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3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that assist us with:

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Donation processing
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Website hosting
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Email communications
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SMS/text messaging services
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Event registration systems
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These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information:

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When required by law
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To protect our legal rights
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To prevent fraud or security issues
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4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic.

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some website features may not function properly.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

6. Your Privacy Rights

California residents may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including the right to:

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Request access to personal information
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Request correction of inaccurate information

Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions

To submit a privacy request, contact us using the information below.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. SMS/Text Messaging Privacy Policy

By providing your mobile phone number and opting into SMS communications from the Foundation, you consent to receive text messages related to:

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Donations
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Events
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Volunteer opportunities
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Animal welfare updates
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Fundraising campaigns
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Organizational announcements
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SMS Consent

SMS opt-in consent and phone numbers collected for SMS purposes will not be shared, sold, or disclosed to third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

Message Frequency

Message frequency may vary.

Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan.

Opt-Out

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying:
 STOP

After opting out, you will receive a final confirmation message and will no longer receive SMS communications unless you opt in again.

Help

For assistance, reply:
 HELP

or contact us using the information below.

10. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for operational, legal, tax, and recordkeeping purposes.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Information

Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation
 Tax ID: 68-0498950
 P.O. Box 307, Santa Maria, CA 93456
info@sbcanimalcare.org
805-260-2386
 www.sbcanimalcare.org