PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the www.sbwcn.org website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network.

Personal identification information

SBWCN may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to: when Users visit the Site, subscribe to the newsletter, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources made available on our Site. Users may be asked for (as appropriate) name, email address, mailing address, phone number. Users may, however, visit the Site anonymously. SBWCN will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to SBWCN. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.

Non-personal identification information

SBWCN may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with the Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.

Web browser cookies

The Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. The User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert the User when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”).  Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how Users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about the User’s use of the website (including IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage.  Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate the User’s IP address with any other data held by Google.  The User may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on their browser, however please note that if the User does this, the full functionality of this website may not be available.  By using this website, the User consents to the processing of data about the User by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

How SBWCN uses collected information

Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:

  • To improve customer service: Information the User provide helps SBWCN respond to customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.

  • To improve our website: SBWCN may use feedback Users provide to improve its products and services.

  • To send periodic emails: SBWCN may use email addresses to respond to inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If the User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, SBWCN will include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email.


How SBWCN protects your information

SBWCN adopts appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of the User’s personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on the Site.

The Site is in compliance with PCI vulnerability standards in order to create as secure of an environment as possible for Users.

Sharing your personal information

SBWCN does not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. SBWCN may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. SBWCN may use third party service providers to help operate the business and the Site or administer activities on SBWCN’s behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. SBWCN may share User information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that the User have given permission.

Third party websites

Users may find advertising or other content on the Site that link to the sites and services of SBWCN partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. SBWCN do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from the Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to this Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.

Changes to this privacy policy

Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When SBWCN does, it will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. SBWCN encourages Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. The User acknowledges and agrees that it is their responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

User acceptance of these terms

By using this Site, the User signifies their acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use this Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contacting us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:

Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network
(805) 681-1019
contact@sbwcn.org

This document was last updated on June 21, 2021