Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 1, 2026
Coastal German Shepherd Rescue of Southern California ("Coastal," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you visit our website or interact with us.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you fill out a form on our website, such as an adoption application, foster application, volunteer form, owner turn-in form, contact form, or when you make a donation. This information may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any other details you choose to provide. We may also automatically collect certain technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, through cookies and similar technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to process adoption, foster, and volunteer applications; respond to your inquiries; process donations and issue receipts; communicate with you about our dogs, events, and activities; and improve our website and services. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Payment Information
Donations and sponsorships made through our website are processed by trusted third-party payment processors, such as PayPal. We do not store your full credit card or banking details on our servers. Please review the privacy policies of these payment processors to understand how they handle your information.
Sharing of Information
We may share your information with service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our activities, provided they agree to keep this information confidential. We may also disclose your information when required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Coastal, our dogs, or others.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of our website may not function properly as a result.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us so we can remove it.
Your Choices
You may opt out of receiving communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly. You may also request to access, update, or delete the personal information we hold about you.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
Coastal German Shepherd Rescue
PO Box 50726
Irvine, CA 92619-0726
Phone: (714) 528-4730
Email: [email protected]