Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 7, 2025
Animal Victory Disaster & Abuse Fund (“Animal Victory”, “we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website, animalvictoryfund.org (“Site”), participate in our campaigns, make donations, or interact with us.
By using the Site, you consent to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information when you:
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Sign petitions or campaigns
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Make donations
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Subscribe to email updates or newsletters
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Contact us directly
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Submit testimonials or stories
This may include:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number (optional)
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Mailing address
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City and State
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Donation amount and payment details (processed securely via third-party payment processors)
b. Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device type
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Pages visited
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Referral sources
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Time and date of visit
We use cookies, tags, and similar technologies to collect this information and enhance your experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Process donations and send receipts
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Share petitions with relevant parties (if you sign them)
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Respond to inquiries and requests
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Provide updates, newsletters, and campaign alerts (you may opt out anytime)
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Maintain legal records
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Improve the Site and understand usage trends
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Prevent fraud or abuse
3. Sharing of Information
We may sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share your information:
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With trusted service providers who help operate our Site and process donations (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Mailchimp)
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When required by law, legal process, or governmental request
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To protect the safety, rights, or property of Animal Victory, our supporters, or the public
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In an anonymous, aggregate form for reporting or research purposes
Petition signers: Your first name, city, and state may appear publicly unless you opt to remain anonymous.
4. Your Choices and Rights
You may:
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Unsubscribe from emails using the link in any message or by contacting us
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Request access to your data
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Request correction or deletion of your data
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Opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings
To make a request, email info@animalvictoryfund.org.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Payment information is processed securely by trusted third-party platforms and is not stored on our servers.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site may link to external sites (e.g., donation processors, social media platforms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information as long as necessary for our operations, legal obligations, and reporting on our mission. You may request that we delete your information at any time.
9. International Visitors
Our Site is operated in the United States. If you are accessing it from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer of your information to the U.S., where privacy laws may differ.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page, with the “Effective Date” updated accordingly. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
Animal Victory Disaster & Abuse Fund
1319 Military Cutoff Road, Unit 101, Suite CC
Wilmington, NC 28403
Email: info@animalvictoryfund.org
Business Transfers
If AnimalVictoryFund.org is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, reorganization, or other corporate transaction, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
If such a transfer occurs, your personal information will remain subject to the terms of this Privacy Policy (or any successor policy that offers equal or greater protection), unless you are notified otherwise and allowed to opt out if legally required.
Animal Victory Petitions (Affiliate)
The Animal Victory Disaster & Abuse Fund (AVDAF) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that collaborates with its affiliate, Animal Victory (AnimalVictory.org), a mission-driven for-profit advocacy platform that publishes petitions, raises public awareness, and drives action for animals. ✍️
AVDAF and Animal Victory share certain marketing, administrative, and operational resources to reduce costs and increase impact. This collaboration allows both organizations to operate efficiently while reaching more people, supporting more animals, and driving stronger advocacy outcomes.
Important Transparency Note:
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Donations made to AVDAF support AVDAF’s nonprofit programs and mission (disaster relief, emergency aid, crisis support, etc.)
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AVDAF may share overhead with its for-profit affiliate (such as shared staffing, marketing tools, or technical expenses), but
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Donations to AVDAF do not fund for-profit revenue or profit-generating activity.
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Donations to Animal Victory (for-profit) are NOT tax-deductible.
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Donations to AVDAF (nonprofit) are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
For supporters who want to help the overall ecosystem—including advocacy, public awareness, and petition-driven change—donating to AVDAF provides a tax-deductible way to strengthen the shared mission.
Together, Animal Victory and AVDAF form a transparent, mission-aligned partnership where:
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Animal Victory amplifies advocacy, outreach, and public action
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AVDAF directs tax-deductible contributions to programs that save and protect animals
This structure allows supporters to fund meaningful work across both arms of the mission while ensuring clarity, compliance, and maximum impact for animals everywhere. ️
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