Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 2026

1. Overview

SecureAdopt respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide: Name, email, phone number, adoption request responses, shelter account details, and communications sent through the platform.

Automatically Collected: IP address, browser and device type, and usage activity (pages visited, actions taken).

3. How We Use Information

We use information to provide and operate the Services, deliver adoption requests to Shelters, enable communication between parties, improve platform performance and security, and comply with legal obligations. We do not sell personal data.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share information with Shelters selected by the Adopter, with service providers (e.g., hosting, payments), or when required by law. SecureAdopt does not share adopter data across shelters without user action or consent.

5. Data Retention

We retain data as long as necessary to provide Services or to meet legal or operational requirements. Users may request deletion subject to legal limitations.

6. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect data. No system is 100% secure; use at your own risk.

7. Cookies & Tracking

SecureAdopt uses cookies and similar technologies to maintain sessions, analyze usage, and improve user experience. You may disable cookies via browser settings.

8. Children’s Privacy

SecureAdopt is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Your Rights

Depending on location, you may have rights to access your data, request correction or deletion, or opt out of certain communications. Requests can be made to privacy@secureadopt.com.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Services may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact

Privacy questions: privacy@secureadopt.com