At World Animal Foundation, accessible from https://worldanimalfoundation.org, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information we collect and how we use it.
If you have questions or require additional information, feel free to contact us.
Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Information We Collect
The personal information that you may be asked to provide, and the reasons for doing so, will be made clear at the point we request it.
You may provide data directly when:
- Registering for an account
- Contacting us via form or email
- Subscribing to newsletters or updates
This may include your name, email address, company, phone number, and any other information you choose to share.
Collection of Data
Like many websites, World Animal Foundation automatically collects certain data when you visit our site. This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- ISP (Internet Service Provider)
- Date and time of access
- Referring/exit pages
- Number of clicks
- Cookie data
These details are stored in server log files and are used for analytics, site maintenance, security, and improving user experience. This data is not linked to personally identifiable information.
We also collect data through analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and advertising partners (e.g., Freestar). These tools may use cookies to track interactions and site behavior.
Use of Data
We use the information we collect in a variety of ways:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our website
- To improve and personalize your experience
- To understand and analyze how users interact with our site
- To develop new content, features, and services
- To communicate with you, including updates, customer service, and marketing
- To prevent fraud and enhance security
- To comply with legal obligations
Your information is not shared with third parties except:
- As disclosed in this Privacy Policy
- With your explicit consent
- When required for third-party services or integrations
- In response to legal requests or law enforcement
- If your usage violates our terms or poses a legal risk
- During a merger, acquisition, or asset sale
If you click on external links from our website, we encourage you to review those sites’ own privacy policies.
Log Files
World Animal Foundation follows a standard practice of using log files, which capture:
- IP addresses
- Browser types
- ISP info
- Timestamps
- Referring/exit pages
This data helps with analytics, trend analysis, and website administration. It is not personally identifiable.
Cookies and Web Beacons
Our website uses cookies to:
- Store user preferences
- Maintain session states
- Track site usage and navigation
Advertising and analytics partners, including Freestar and Google, may also place cookies to serve tailored ads and gather usage statistics.
These cookies generally do not contain personally identifiable information and are governed by the respective partners’ privacy policies.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings. However, please note that disabling advertising cookies does not prevent ads from displaying—just from being personalized.
Google DoubleClick DART Cookie
Google, as a third-party vendor, uses DART cookies to serve ads based on a user’s visit to our site and other sites. Users may opt out by visiting the Google Ad Privacy Policy here:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Advertising
This site is affiliated with Freestar to place ads on our website. Freestar may use non-personally identifiable information (such as IP address, browser, device type) to display relevant ads to you and measure ad performance.
Freestar’s advertising partners may use cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons for data collection and personalization. This data is not shared with us and is governed by Freestar’s privacy policy.
Learn more about how Freestar uses your data here: https://freestar.com/privacy-policy/
Please note: Turning off ad cookies does not eliminate ads but makes them less tailored to your interests.
Third-Party Privacy Policies
This Privacy Policy applies only to our website. We are not responsible for the practices of third-party websites or advertisers.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of external sites you visit via links on our platform.
Your Privacy Rights
CCPA Privacy Rights (California Residents)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to:
- Request disclosure of data categories collected
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-out of data sales
We respond to all valid requests within one month. To exercise any rights, contact us via our contact page.
GDPR Data Protection Rights (EU Residents)
All users have the right to:
- Access their personal data
- Request data correction
- Request deletion under certain conditions
- Restrict or object to data processing
- Request data transfer to another service
If you’d like to make a request, we’ll respond within 30 days. Contact us to get started.
Children’s Information
We take child protection seriously. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe your child has submitted personal data, please contact us immediately. We will act swiftly to remove the information.