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Privacy Policy & Terms and Conditions

Welcome to The Humane Society of Bay County’s website. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the information you share with us. By using our website, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:
  • Make a donation
  • Sign up for our newsletter or mailing list
  • Register for events or volunteer opportunities
  • Submit forms through our website (e.g., adoption, foster, or contact forms)

This may include:
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)

We also collect non-personal information such as browser type, IP address, pages visited, and other analytics data to help us improve our website.
 

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:
  • Process donations and send donation receipts
  • Respond to inquiries or provide services
  • Communicate event or campaign updates
  • Send newsletters or promotional content (you may opt out at any time)
  • Improve website functionality and user experience

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
 

3. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, analytics tools) to operate parts of our website. These third parties are only given access to the information necessary to perform their specific tasks and are required to keep your data confidential.
 

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings.
 

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
 

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
 

7. Your Choices

You can opt out of marketing communications by clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails or by contacting us directly. You may also request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by emailing us.
 

Terms & Conditions

1. Use of Website

By accessing this website, you agree to use it for lawful purposes only and in a way that does not infringe on the rights of or restrict use by others.
 

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this site—including text, images, logos, and graphics—is the property of The Humane Society of Bay County unless otherwise noted. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute content without written permission.
 

3. Donations

All donations made through our website are voluntary and non-refundable, unless otherwise stated or required by law. Donation receipts will be provided for tax purposes.
 

4. Links to Other Websites

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

5. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
 

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us:
 
The Humane Society of Bay County
1607 Marquette Ave, Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-0451
info@humanesocietybc.org
humanesocietybaycounty.org