Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 25, 2026

Sovereign Animal (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our donors, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, sovereignanimal.org.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us or that is automatically logged for website security and optimization.

  • Personal Information: When you use our “Get in Touch” contact form or fill out administrative inquiries, we collect your name, email address, organizational affiliation, and any details included in your message.

  • Financial Information: All financial contributions, donations, and campaign transactions are securely processed directly through our third-party partner, Givebutter.com. Sovereign Animal does not store or have access to your credit card numbers, bank account details, or full financial credentials.

  • Technical Data & IP Logging: Our systems automatically collect standard website traffic logs, including your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, and submission timestamps. This is utilized strictly to ensure form security, prevent spam, and optimize website functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

Sovereign Animal uses the collected data solely to further our mission of systemic animal welfare:

  • To respond directly to your partnership, grant, media, or general inquiries.

  • To process and acknowledge your tax-deductible donations.

  • To secure our digital platforms against malicious traffic or form abuse.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third-party commercial entities.

3. Third-Party Integrations & Security

Our website utilizes trusted, industry-standard third-party services to manage donations and web operations safely:

  • Givebutter: Governed by their own robust PCI-compliant security standards. We recommend reviewing Givebutter’s privacy documentation for specific details regarding financial transactions.

  • Formidable Forms: Used to process your contact inquiries securely. Form submissions are encrypted and saved directly to our controlled database.

4. Your Rights & Choices

You may request to review, update, or permanently delete any personal contact information we have on file by reaching out to us directly at the email provided below.

5. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or compliance inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our administrative team:

Sovereign Animal 📧 connect@sovereignanimal.org

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