Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Dominion Equine Welfare

Last Updated: July 2, 2025

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This Privacy Policy outlines how Dominion Equine Welfare ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects the personal information of our website visitors and donors. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner.

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Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Dominion Equine Welfare is a non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of horses. We value the trust of our supporters and are committed to being transparent about our data practices. We do not sell, trade, or share our donors' or website users' personal information with any third party, except as outlined in this policy for the sole purpose of processing donations.

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Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: This includes information that you voluntarily provide to us when you make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, or otherwise contact us. This information may include your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.

• Donation Information: When you make a donation, we collect information necessary to process your payment, such as your credit card number, expiration date, and billing address. This information is collected and processed by our secure third-party payment processors.

• Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personal information about your visit to our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you visit. This information is used to improve our website and for analytical purposes. We do not use this information to personally identify you.

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How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process your donations and send you a receipt.

• To send you updates and newsletters about our work, if you have opted in to receive them.

• To respond to your inquiries and requests.

• To analyze and improve our website and services.

• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

 

Sharing Your Information

Dominion Equine Welfare will not sell, trade, or share your personal information with any third party, except in the following limited circumstances:

• Payment Processors: We share your personal and financial information with our third-party payment processors for the sole purpose of securely processing your donations. Our payment processors are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it for the purposes of providing their services to us.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if we are required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, or in urgent circumstances to protect the personal safety of our users or the public.

 

Data Security

We are committed to protecting the security of your personal information. We use a variety of security technologies and procedures to help protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Choices

You have the following choices regarding your personal information:

• You can choose not to provide us with certain personal information, although this may limit your ability to make a donation or receive certain communications.

• You can opt-out of receiving our email newsletters at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the email.

• You can contact us at info@dominionequinewelfare.com to request access to, correct, or delete your personal information.

 

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@dominionequinewelfare.com