Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary (“Kindness Ranch,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of our donors, volunteers, adopters, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information obtained through our website, donation forms, and other interactions with our organization. By visiting our website or providing your information to us, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Make a donation (online, by mail, or in person)
Subscribe to our mailing list or newsletter
Register for an event, volunteer opportunity, or adoption
Contact us with questions or requests

The information we may collect includes:

Name, mailing address, email address, and phone number
Donation amount, payment method, and transaction details (processed securely through trusted vendors)
Employer information when provided (for matching gift purposes)
Communication preferences

We may also collect limited non-identifying data automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This helps us improve website performance and understand general traffic patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

Kindness Ranch uses the information we collect to:

Process donations and provide receipts or acknowledgments
Communicate about our programs, rescues, and events
Recognize and thank donors for their generosity
Comply with applicable laws and reporting requirements
Improve our outreach, donor experience, and website performance

We do not use donor information for commercial purposes or unrelated marketing.

3. When and How We Share Information

We may share limited donor or supporter information in the following ways:

a. Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party vendors that assist us with donation processing, email communication, mailing fulfillment, and other essential operational services. These partners are contractually required to protect donor data and to use it only to perform services on our behalf.

b. Collaborative Partners

Occasionally, Kindness Ranch may share donor names or contact information with collaborating nonprofit partners or event sponsors whose missions align with ours, when doing so helps advance animal welfare and expand awareness of our shared goals.

c. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to comply with legal processes, regulatory inquiries, or enforceable governmental requests.

4. Donor Privacy and Opt-Out Options

We respect the choices of our supporters.
If you prefer that your information not be shared with other organizations or partners, you may opt out at any time by completing our Donor Privacy Preference Form.

You may also update your communication preferences or request removal from our mailing lists by contacting us at info@kindnessranch.org or calling (307) 735-4177.
All opt-out requests will be honored promptly, typically within ten (10) business days.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate physical, electronic, and administrative measures to safeguard donor and supporter information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
All financial transactions are processed securely by reputable third-party payment processors.
Kindness Ranch does not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

6. Data Retention

We retain donor and contact information only for as long as necessary to:

Maintain accurate giving records
Comply with legal, tax, and audit obligations
Communicate meaningfully with our supporters

When records are no longer needed, they are securely destroyed in accordance with our Document Retention and Destruction Policy.

7. Cookies and Online Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and measure site performance.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; doing so may limit certain website functions.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites.
Kindness Ranch is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of other websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

9. Your Rights and Contact Information

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request corrections or updates
Request that we delete or restrict use of your data where legally permissible

To make a request, please contact:

Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary
854 State Highway 270
Hartville, WY 82215
Email: info@kindnessranch.org
Phone: (307) 735-4177

10. Updates to This Policy

Kindness Ranch may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.” Significant changes will be communicated through our website or direct email notices where appropriate.

Our Commitment

At Kindness Ranch, compassion extends to every being — human and animal alike. We honor the trust our donors and friends place in us by protecting their information with care, integrity, and transparency.