Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy – Love Cat&Dog Rescue Inc.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Love Cat&Dog Rescue Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

Cookies may be used to keep the website functioning properly, improve user experience, support secure donation processing, measure website performance, prevent fraud, and manage user preferences.

Non-essential cookies are used only in accordance with the choices made through our cookie consent banner.


1. Who We Are

Legal name: Love Cat&Dog Rescue Inc.
EIN: 98-1941282
Federal tax status: U.S. tax-exempt public charity recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
Email: sos.lovecatdog@gmail.com
Jurisdiction: United States of America

Love Cat&Dog Rescue Inc. is dedicated to protecting, supporting, and improving the lives of cats, dogs, and other animals in need.


2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website.

Cookies may help us:

  • Keep the website functioning properly;
  • Maintain secure website sessions;
  • Support donation and payment processing;
  • Remember language and accessibility preferences;
  • Understand how visitors use the website;
  • Improve website content and performance;
  • Measure the effectiveness of fundraising campaigns;
  • Detect suspicious activity and help prevent fraud.

Cookies do not give us unrestricted access to your device, personal files, photographs, or documents.


3. Types of Cookies We May Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for essential website functions and cannot usually be disabled through our cookie preference tool.

They may be used for:

  • Website security;
  • Session management;
  • Donation processing;
  • Fraud prevention;
  • Form submission;
  • Cookie consent records;
  • Protection against unauthorized requests.

Disabling these cookies through your browser may cause certain parts of the website to stop functioning correctly.

B. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website.

They may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited;
  • Time spent on the website;
  • General traffic sources;
  • Device and browser type;
  • Website errors;
  • General interaction patterns.

We use this information to improve website design, accessibility, speed, content, and performance.

Analytics tools may include services such as Google Analytics when enabled on the website.

C. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices made by visitors, including:

  • Language preferences;
  • Region preferences;
  • Accessibility settings;
  • Display preferences;
  • Previously selected website options.

These cookies help provide a more consistent and personalized user experience.

D. Marketing and Campaign Measurement Cookies

With the visitor’s consent, these cookies may be used to:

  • Measure fundraising campaign performance;
  • Track donation conversions;
  • Understand how visitors reach our website;
  • Evaluate digital advertising;
  • Prevent the same advertisement from being shown excessively;
  • Improve communication with supporters.

These cookies may be placed by trusted advertising, analytics, fundraising, or social media service providers.


4. Third-Party Cookies and Services

Some website features may be provided by third parties. These providers may place or access cookies when their services are used.

Third-party services may include:

  • PayPal — donation and payment processing;
  • Stripe — donation and payment processing;
  • Google Analytics — website traffic and performance analysis;
  • Advertising and campaign measurement platforms;
  • Email communication providers;
  • Website security and fraud-prevention services;
  • Fundraising and donation-management platforms;
  • Embedded media and social media services.

Each third party processes information according to its own privacy and cookie policies.

Love Cat&Dog Rescue Inc. does not control every cookie placed directly by an independent third-party provider.


5. How We Use Cookies

Cookies and similar technologies may help us:

  • Operate a safe and stable website;
  • Secure online donation transactions;
  • Prevent fraud and unauthorized activity;
  • Maintain website sessions;
  • Save user preferences;
  • Improve accessibility and usability;
  • Analyze website performance;
  • Understand how supporters interact with our content;
  • Measure donation and fundraising campaign results;
  • Meet operational, security, and compliance requirements.

We do not sell personal information collected through cookies to advertisers.


6. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner may allow you to:

  • Accept all cookies;
  • Reject non-essential cookies;
  • Customize your cookie preferences;
  • Review the categories of cookies used.

Strictly necessary cookies may remain active because they are required for core website functions, security, donation processing, and fraud prevention.

Analytics, functionality, advertising, and other non-essential cookies should only be activated according to the consent choices available through the website.

You may change or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings link, when available.


7. How to Control or Delete Cookies

Most internet browsers allow users to:

  • View stored cookies;
  • Delete existing cookies;
  • Block all cookies;
  • Block third-party cookies;
  • Receive alerts before cookies are stored;
  • Create cookie rules for specific websites.

These controls are usually available in the browser’s Settings, Privacy, or Security section.

Blocking all cookies may prevent parts of the website from operating correctly. This may affect:

  • Donation forms;
  • Payment processing;
  • Login or session functions;
  • Security features;
  • Saved preferences;
  • Embedded content.

8. Personal Information and Privacy

Personal information collected through cookies or similar technologies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or loss.

Love Cat&Dog Rescue Inc. does not intentionally store complete credit card numbers, banking credentials, or sensitive payment authentication information in website cookies.

Payment information is generally processed directly by independent payment providers such as PayPal or Stripe.


9. Children’s Privacy

Our website and donation services are not directed specifically to children under the age required to provide valid consent under applicable law.

We do not knowingly use cookies to create advertising profiles of children.

A parent or legal guardian who believes a child has provided personal information through our website may contact us at:

sos.lovecatdog@gmail.com


10. International Data Processing

Some third-party service providers may process or store information in countries outside the visitor’s country of residence.

Where applicable, those providers are responsible for maintaining their own legal, contractual, and security safeguards for international data processing.

We aim to work with established providers that maintain recognized privacy and security practices.

The use of international service providers does not mean that Love Cat&Dog Rescue Inc. maintains an operational office or physical presence outside the United States.


11. Cookie Retention

Cookies may remain on a device for different periods:

  • Session cookies are generally deleted when the browser is closed;
  • Persistent cookies remain until they expire or are manually deleted;
  • Consent cookies may remain to remember the user’s privacy preferences;
  • Third-party cookies are retained according to the policies of the relevant provider.

Retention periods may vary depending on the purpose of each cookie.


12. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

  • Changes to website technology;
  • New service providers;
  • Changes to donation or payment systems;
  • Security improvements;
  • Operational changes;
  • Changes in legal or regulatory requirements.

The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.


13. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Cookie Policy, contact:

Love Cat&Dog Rescue Inc.
EIN: 98-1941282
Email: sos.lovecatdog@gmail.com