Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 20261. Who We Are
Homeward Bound Animal Rescue ("YHBR," "we," "our," "us") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located at 1020 S 4th Ave, Ste B, Yuma, AZ 85364. Our website is yhbr.org. You can reach us at [email protected]. We are a text-based rescue and prefer email for all non-emergency contact.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Submit an adoption, foster, or volunteer inquiry form
- Sign up for our email newsletter
- Contact us directly by email at [email protected]
- Make a donation through third-party platforms (PayPal, Venmo, etc.)
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, home address, and any details you provide about your household or pets.
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our site (pages visited, general location, device type). This data is anonymous and aggregated — we do not track personally identifiable information. We do not use advertising networks.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide solely to:
- Process and respond to adoption, foster, volunteer, and general inquiries
- Send email updates if you have subscribed (you may unsubscribe at any time)
- Coordinate animal placements and rescues
- Comply with legal obligations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Third-Party Services
Our website links to and integrates with the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Petstablished / Wagtopia — pet adoption listings
- KittenTracker — kitten care tracking app (kittentracker.pages.dev); open to anyone fostering kittens
- PayPal — donation processing
- Venmo, Cash App, GoFundMe — donation processing
- Amazon — wishlist/supply donations
- Facebook / Instagram / Twitter (X) — social media
- Cloudflare — website hosting and security
- Google Fonts — typography (fonts loaded from Google servers)
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.
5. Data Retention
We retain inquiry and application information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. Email newsletter subscribers may unsubscribe at any time by replying to any email with "Unsubscribe" or contacting us directly.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information that we hold. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
8. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information. Our website is served over HTTPS. Form submissions sent via email are subject to the security practices of your email provider.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Homeward Bound Animal Rescue
1020 S 4th Ave, Ste B · Yuma, AZ 85364
[email protected]