Privacy Policy
Dixie Adoptables, operates DixieAdoptables.org. It is Dixie Adoptables’ policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect while operating our website.
Website Visitors
Like most website operators, Dixie Adoptables collects non-personally-identifying information of the sort that web browsers and servers typically make available, such as the browser type, language preference, referring site, and the date and time of each visitor request. Dixie Adoptables’ purpose in collecting non-personally identifying information is to better understand how Dixie Adoptables’ visitors use its website. From time to time, Dixie Adoptables may release non-personally-identifying information in the aggregate, e.g., by publishing a report on trends in the usage of its website.
Dixie Adoptables also collects potentially personally-identifying information like Internet Protocol (IP) addresses for logged in users and for users leaving comments. Dixie Adoptables only discloses logged in user and commenter IP addresses under the same circumstances that it uses and discloses personally-identifying information as described below, except that blog commenter IP addresses are visible and disclosed to the administrators of the blog where the comment was left.
Gathering of Personally-Identifying Information
Certain visitors to Dixie Adoptables’ website choose to interact with Dixie Adoptables in ways that require Dixie Adoptables to gather personally-identifying information. The amount and type of information that Dixie Adoptables gathers depends on the nature of the interaction. Those who engage in transactions with Dixie Adoptables are asked to provide additional information, including as necessary the personal and financial information required to process those transactions. In each case, Dixie Adoptables collects such information only insofar as is necessary or appropriate to fulfill the purpose of the visitor’s interaction with Dixie Adoptables. Dixie Adoptables does not disclose personally-identifying information other than as described below. And visitors can always refuse to supply personally-identifying information, with the caveat that it may prevent them from engaging in certain website-related activities.
Aggregated Statistics
Dixie Adoptables may collect statistics about the behavior of visitors to its website. However, Dixie Adoptables does not disclose personally-identifying information other than as described below.
Protection of Certain Personally-Identifying Information
Dixie Adoptables discloses potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information only to those of its employees, contractors and affiliated organizations that (i) need to know that information in order to process it on Dixie Adoptables’ behalf or to provide services available at Dixie Adoptables’ website, and (ii) that have agreed not to disclose it to others. For example, adoption applications require personally identifying information to be processed. All information submitted is closely guarded and only made available to employees or affiliates who have a direct need to access it as part of the application process.
Dixie Adoptables’ will not rent or sell potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information to anyone. Other than to its employees, contractors and affiliated organizations, as described above, Dixie Adoptables discloses potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information only in response to a subpoena, court order or other governmental request, or when Dixie Adoptables believes in good faith that disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect the property or rights of Dixie Adoptables, third parties or the public at large. Dixie Adoptables takes all measures reasonably necessary to protect against the unauthorized access, use, alteration or destruction of potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information.
Cookies
A cookie is a string of information that a website stores on a visitor’s computer, and that the visitor’s browser provides to the website each time the visitor returns. Dixie Adoptables uses cookies to help Dixie Adoptables identify and track visitors, their usage of Dixie Adoptables website, and their website access preferences. Dixie Adoptables visitors who do not wish to have cookies placed on their computers should set their browsers to refuse cookies before using Dixie Adoptables’ website, with the drawback that certain features of Dixie Adoptables’ website may not function properly without the aid of cookies.
Business Transfers
If Dixie Adoptables, or substantially all of its assets were acquired, or in the unlikely event that Dixie Adoptables goes out of business or enters bankruptcy, user information would be one of the assets that is transferred or acquired by a third party. You acknowledge that such transfers may occur, and that any acquirer of Dixie Adoptables may continue to use your personal information as set forth in this policy.
Retention
Certain personally identifying information is retained as part of normal operation processes. Retained information includes, but is not limited to:
Applications (Adoption, Volunteer, Foster, etc.)
Donations
Dixie Adoptables does not receive or retain any payment-specific information such as credit card numbers, bank account numbers, etc. when donations are made through its website, but does receive information about the person or organization making a donation including their name, email address, and method of payment. These non-financial details are retained for required financial reporting and internal use only. Personally identifying information is only disclosed to other parties when required by law (for example, when a tax-deductible receipt is issued for the donation) and only to required organizations or government entities.
Ads
Dixie Adoptables does not display ads on its website or social media pages. In the event that other providers such as social media providers display ads with Dixie Adoptables content, those providers’ privacy policies apply.
Privacy Policy Changes
Although most changes are likely to be minor, Dixie Adoptables may change its Privacy Policy from time to time, and in Dixie Adoptables’ sole discretion. Dixie Adoptables encourages visitors to frequently check this page for any changes to its Privacy Policy. Your continued use of this site after any change in this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such change.