By default, no personal data is collected by visiting this website. This means
- no tracking
- no cookies
- no third party content
Analytics
This site uses Umami, a privacy focused, open-source alternative to Google Analytics.
Umami does not collect any personal information, does not use cookies, does not track users across websites, and is GDPR compliant. […] All data collected is anonymized, making it impossible to identify any individual user.
Contact Form / Tip Line
By using the contact form, which also serves as our tip line, the message will be sent through a third party, HeroTofu, in order to filter out spam.
Regarding HeroTofu’s handling of submissions:
Form submissions are encrypted before saving. […] form submissions are never shared [by HeroTofu] with outsiders
Regarding our organization’s use of submitted information:
- Submissions can be made anonymously, but if you include identifying information, we cannot guarantee anonymity
- Submissions should not be considered confidential and may be shared as outlined below
- We may publish or share information for transparency and public interest purposes
- When publishing submitted information, we may exercise discretion to redact personal identifiers and sensitive details
- We reserve the right to share information with appropriate authorities, media outlets, and other animal welfare organizations when we believe it serves animal welfare interests or public safety
By filling out the contact form with your data, you authorize us to use the details to reply to your communication, respond to your request, and/or share the information as described above.
Your Data
This site does not collect, track, or store any of your personal data simply from visiting the website. No tracking cookies or analytics that identify individual users are employed.
Information submitted through the Contact Form is handled according to the guidelines in the Contact Form section above. While submissions can be made anonymously, we cannot guarantee anonymity if you include identifying information, and all submissions should not be considered confidential. As a watchdog organization, we maintain records of submissions that may contain evidence or information relevant to animal welfare concerns.
Questions
If you have questions on this privacy policy, please contact us.
Updates
Last updated March 24, 2025
We may periodically update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.