Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 8th 2026
Stray Animal Foundation of India, also known as SAFI, respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you visit our website, make a donation, subscribe to updates, contact us, or otherwise interact with us online.
By using our website or providing information to us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Donation details
- Communication preferences
- Messages or inquiries you send to us
We may also collect limited technical information automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and general website usage data.
If you make a donation, payment information may be processed by third-party payment or fundraising platforms. SAFI does not store full credit card or banking information on its website.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Process donations and send donation receipts
- Respond to your questions or requests
- Send updates about SAFI’s rescue, veterinary, shelter, and animal welfare work
- Share fundraising campaigns, volunteer opportunities, and program updates
- Maintain donor records and comply with legal, tax, and reporting obligations
- Improve our website, communications, and donor experience
- Protect against fraud, misuse, or unauthorized activity
Text Messaging and Mobile Information
If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receive text messages from SAFI, we may use your number to send donation updates, campaign information, event reminders, or other SAFI-related communications.
Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. You may opt out of text messages at any time by following the instructions provided in the message, such as replying STOP, or by contacting us directly.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share limited information only when necessary with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, manage communications, maintain records, or provide related services. These providers are allowed to use information only as needed to perform services for SAFI.
We may also disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or government request, or when necessary to protect SAFI, our donors, our users, animals in our care, or the public.
Donor Privacy
SAFI values the trust of our donors. We do not sell, rent, or trade donor information. Donor information is used to process contributions, provide receipts, maintain required records, and communicate about SAFI’s mission and programs.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve site functionality, understand visitor activity, and enhance user experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. Some website features may not function properly without cookies.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including donor management, legal compliance, accounting, tax reporting, dispute resolution, and organizational recordkeeping.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, donation platforms, social media pages, or other external services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Your Choices
You may contact us to:
- Update or correct your personal information
- Unsubscribe from email communications
- Opt out of text messages
- Ask questions about how your information is used
- Request that we delete certain information, subject to legal or recordkeeping requirements
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Stray Animal Foundation of India
Email: info@strayanimalfoundationindia.org
Website: https://strayanimalfoundationindia.org
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
