Effective Date: 2/18/26

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Rising Sun Animal Rescue values your trust and is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, which is hosted on the Wix.com platform.

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Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through our website, including:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Donation and payment details

• Volunteer, foster, or contact form submissions

• Any other information you choose to share with us

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We may also collect limited non-personal information automatically, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, to help us understand how visitors use our site.

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How We Collect Information

Information is collected when you:

• Fill out forms on our website

• Make a donation

• Sign up for email updates

• Contact us directly through the site

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Our website is hosted on Wix.com, which provides us with the online platform that allows us to share information about our mission and accept donations or applications.

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How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations and send acknowledgments or receipts

• Communicate with you about our programs, events, and impact

• Review volunteer or foster applications

• Respond to questions or requests

• Improve our website and outreach

• Meet legal, financial, or reporting obligations

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We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.

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Wix Platform & Data Storage​

Wix stores data on secure servers behind a firewall. Any direct payment gateways offered through Wix and used by our organization adhere to PCI-DSS standards as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council.

Your data may be stored through Wix’s data storage, databases, and general Wix applications. Wix uses secure servers to protect your information.

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Donations and Payment Processing

Online donations are processed through secure third-party payment processors integrated with Wix. We do not store or have access to your full credit card or payment information. These processors only use your information to complete transactions and comply with their own privacy policies.

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Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies provided by Wix and third-party services to:

• Maintain site security

• Improve user experience

• Collect basic analytics about site traffic and usage

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You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

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Email Communications

If you provide your email address, we may send you updates, newsletters, or important information related to our mission. You may opt out of non-essential emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our messages.

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Sharing of Information

We may share information only when necessary to:

• Process payments

• Operate our website through trusted service providers

• Comply with legal requirements

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All third-party providers are required to safeguard your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

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Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. While no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, we strive to follow best practices and use secure technologies provided by Wix and our service partners.

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Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

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Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us using the information below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

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Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting on the website. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

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Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

Email: risingsunanimalrescue@gmail.com
Organization: Rising Sun Animal Rescue