Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 1, 2026

At The Belonging Ranch, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors, donors, and volunteers. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect and how we use and safeguard that information.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information: We may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you sign up for our newsletter, contact us, or register for an event.
Donation Information: If you donate through our site, payment information (such as credit card numbers) is processed by our third-party payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe). We do not store your full financial details on our servers.
Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, to help us improve our user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process donations and provide tax receipts.
Send updates about our programs, animals, and ranch activities.
Respond to inquiries and volunteer applications.
Analyze website performance to better serve our community.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers (like email marketing platforms or payment processors) who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use "cookies" to enhance your experience. You can choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not function properly as a result.

5. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Request that we correct or delete your personal information.
Opt-out of future marketing communications by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: The Belonging Ranch [Insert Physical Address] thebelongingranch@gmail.com [Insert Phone Number]