Privacy Policy
Our Commitment to Privacy
Your privacy is important to W.A.G.S Rescue NZ. This notice explains our online information practices and the choices you can make about how your information is collected and used. This notice is available on our homepage and wherever personally identifiable information may be requested.
The Information We Collect
This policy applies to all information collected or submitted on the W.A.G.S Rescue NZ Website. We may collect information when you:
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Donate: We collect your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment details to process donations and provide tax receipts.
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Adopt or Foster: We collect your name, contact information, household details, and references as part of our adoption or foster applications.
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Volunteer: We collect your name, email address, phone number, address, and emergency contact information to manage volunteer activities.
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Contact Us: We collect your name, email address, and the content of your communication when you reach out to us by email, phone, or website forms.
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Sign Up for Updates: We collect your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
The Way We Use Information
We use your information to:
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Process donations and issue receipts.
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Coordinate adoptions, fosters, and volunteer activities.
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Communicate updates about animals, events, or W.A.G.S news.
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Respond to your inquiries and requests.
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Improve our website and services through aggregate, non-identifiable data.
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We only share your information with trusted third-party providers (e.g., payment processors, website hosting) to operate our services, or as required by law.
Our Commitment to Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. We use appropriate physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to secure the information we collect online.
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Our Commitment to Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at the email below so we can delete it.
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Your Rights
Under New Zealand privacy laws, you have the right to access and correct your personal information. You can also opt out of receiving communications from us at any time by contacting us.
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How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
W.A.G.S Rescue NZ
wagsrescuenz@outlook.com