Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 9, 2026
Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our website, including when you:
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Submit a contact form
- Make an appointment
- Register for events
- Volunteer or foster
- Make a donation *We do not share or sell any donor information*
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other details needed to process your request.
We may also automatically collect limited technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited to help improve our website.
Mobile & Text Messaging
If you opt in to receive SMS messages from us, we will use your mobile number to send updates, alerts, and information related to Kaua‘i Humane Society programs and services.
Non-Disclosure: Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties unless required by law.
Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from mobile messaging at any time by replying “STOP” to any message.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use our site.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to recognize repeat visitors and improve website functionality. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Pages on our website may include embedded content such as videos, images, or social media posts. Embedded content from other websites behaves the same way as if you visited the other website directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Donations and Payment Processing
When you make a donation or purchase through our website, your payment information is processed securely by third-party payment processors used by the Kaua‘i Humane Society, including services provided through Blackbaud.
We do not store or have access to your full credit card information. Payment processors collect and process your payment data in accordance with their own privacy policies and security practices.
Email Communications and Marketing
If you sign up to receive emails or interact with our online campaigns, we may collect your contact information to send newsletters, event updates, and other communications about our programs and services.
We use third-party marketing and communication platforms, including Feathr and Blackbaud, to manage email communications, fundraising outreach, and digital advertising.
These platforms may use cookies or tracking technologies to help us understand engagement with our emails or website content. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our messages.
Digital Advertising & Retargeting
We may use digital advertising services, including those provided by Feathr, to show relevant advertisements to individuals who have visited our website or interacted with our online content.
These services may use cookies, pixels, or similar tracking technologies to measure campaign effectiveness and deliver advertisements on other websites or social media platforms. This information is used only to support the marketing efforts of the Kaua‘i Humane Society and does not identify you personally.
You may manage or disable certain advertising cookies through your browser settings.
Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties, except as necessary to operate our services (such as payment processors, email platforms, and service providers) or as required by law.
Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties unless required by law.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
Your Rights
You may request to review, update, or delete the personal information we hold about you, subject to any legal obligations that require us to retain certain information.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Kaua‘i Humane Society
Email: social@kauaihumane.org
Website: kauaihumane.org