Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Wild at Heart Rescue is a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation organization located in Vancleave, Mississippi. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured or orphaned native Mississippi wildlife while providing public education and assistance to authorities on wildlife-related matters.

 

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.

• Donation Information: Payment details (processed through third-party platforms such as PayPal, Cash App, or Venmo), donation history, and preferences.

• Volunteer Information: Submitted forms, skills, experience, availability, and emergency contact details.

• Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us, subscribing to updates, or commenting on our social media.

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, access times, and pages visited (if interacting with a website).

 

3. How We Use Your Information

Wild at Heart Rescue uses collected information to:

• Process and acknowledge donations;

• Communicate with volunteers and supporters;

• Coordinate volunteer opportunities and events;

• Send thank-you notes, receipts, or updates;

• Improve outreach, educational programming, and services;

• Comply with legal obligations.

We will only use your information for the purposes outlined in this policy, unless required by law or you give explicit consent for other uses.

 

4. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data:

• With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors) strictly for fulfilling organizational services;

• When required to comply with legal obligations;

• With your explicit permission.

 

6. Third-Party Platforms

Wild at Heart Rescue accepts donations via PayPal, Cash App, and Venmo. These platforms operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies before submitting personal or payment information through those services.

We may also link to or interact with third-party sites (e.g., Facebook). Wild at Heart Rescue is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external platforms.

 

7. Volunteer and Donor Rights

As a volunteer or donor, you have the right to:

• Access and review the personal data we hold about you;

• Request corrections or updates;

• Opt out of receiving certain communications;

• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal or operational limitations).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly using the information below.

 

8. Children's Privacy

Wild at Heart Rescue does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we learn that a child has submitted personal information without such consent, we will delete it promptly.

 

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our digital platforms with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued interaction with us signifies acceptance of any changes.

 

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

 

Wild at Heart Rescue
16020 Larue Rd
Vancleave, MS 39565
Phone: +1 (228) 669-7907
Email: WildatHeartRescueinc@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildatHeartRescue