Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

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Saved by the Saddle ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

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Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Account credentials (username and password)
• Payment information for donations
• Emergency medical contacts, allergies, and any physical limitation relevant to safely handling a horse, provided with consent and used only to keep participants safe
• Emergency contact information

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website addresses

3. How We Use Your Information

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We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and manage our programs and services
• Process donations and provide tax receipts
• Communicate with you about programs, events, and updates
• Ensure the safety of our participants and animals
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

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We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist with our operations (payment processors, email services)
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
• Healthcare providers in case of medical emergencies during programs

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We never sell, rent or exchange donor lists. Under California Civil Code section 1798.83 you may request details of any personal information we shared with third parties for their direct marketing purposes by writing to the address below. As a nonprofit public benefit corporation we are outside the definition of a business under the California Consumer Privacy Act, but we apply these protections regardless.

5. Data Security

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We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

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You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

7. Cookies

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Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features.

8. Children's Privacy

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We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. For program participants under 18, we require parental or guardian consent and collect only information necessary for program participation and safety.

9. Changes to This Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

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If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Saved by the Saddle
2152 Olympic Way
Daly City, CA 94015

Email: privacy@savedbythesaddle.org