PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 27 Oct 2025
Last Updated: 27 Oct 2025

Welcome to the Animal Rescue Outreach Organization (“AROO,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information that you share with us when you visit our website, [insert your website URL], operated through Wix.com.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

We collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

Contact Form Submissions: When you fill out a form on our website, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any message or information you choose to include.
Donations: If you make a donation through our website, we may collect your name, email address, billing address, and donation amount. Payment details (such as credit card numbers) are processed securely by our third-party payment processors (such as Wix Payments, PayPal, or other providers) and are not stored or accessible by AROO.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, Wix may automatically collect certain data, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages viewed and actions taken on the site
This information helps us understand visitor activity and improve our website.

We use your information to:

Respond to your messages or inquiries
Process and acknowledge donations
Send you updates, newsletters, or event information (if you opt in)
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal and financial obligations

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

Our website is hosted on the Wix.com platform, which provides secure data storage through its servers, firewalls, and encrypted databases.
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With Wix.com and other service providers that help us operate the website or process donations (these providers are required to protect your data).
When required by law, regulation, or legal request.
With your consent.

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to analyze website traffic and improve your browsing experience.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

For more information about how Wix uses cookies, please visit:
https://www.wix.com/about/privacy

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

Accessing the information we hold about you
Requesting corrections or deletion of your data
Withdrawing consent for communications

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

Our website may include links to external sites (such as donation processors or social media).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites.

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

Animal Rescue Outreach Organization (AROO)
Email: aroostmarys@gmail.com