Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 10, 2026

Doggie Disciples (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share through Doggie Disciples. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and shared when you visit our website or participate in our programs.

By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

Information you voluntarily provide may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Volunteer application details
Dog information and training records
Profile information submitted within member accounts
Messages or inquiries submitted through forms or email

Account Information

Volunteers who receive access to the members-only section may create an account and profile. Profiles may include:

Name or display name
Biography or interests
Volunteer status
Dog information
Uploaded profile photos
Other optional information chosen by the member

Members may have the ability to mark portions of their profile as:

Public to members (visible to approved logged-in site members)
Private (visible only to the account owner and authorized administrators)

Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect limited technical information such as:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Site usage statistics
Cookies or similar technologies

This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

Respond to inquiries and applications
Manage volunteer onboarding and training
Provide access to members-only resources
Communicate updates, schedules, or events
Improve website functionality and security
Maintain organizational records
Share approved volunteer opportunities and announcements
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

3. Member Accounts and Community Features

Approved volunteers may access private areas of the website intended for internal community use.

By choosing to make profile information visible to other members, you understand that:

Other approved members may view the information you choose to share
Shared content may include profile photos, biographies, dog information, or participation details
Doggie Disciples cannot guarantee that other users will not copy or share visible information outside the platform

Members are responsible for the information they choose to publish within their profiles.

We reserve the right to remove content or suspend accounts that violate organizational policies or community standards.

4. Photos, Videos, and Social Media

Doggie Disciples may photograph or record volunteers, therapy dogs, events, visits, training sessions, or community activities for organizational, educational, promotional, or social media purposes.

Images, videos, or content may be used:

On our website
On social media platforms
In newsletters or marketing materials
In promotional or educational publications

By participating in Doggie Disciples activities or submitting media through the website, you grant permission for Doggie Disciples to use such content unless you specifically request otherwise in writing.

We make reasonable efforts to respect privacy requests and avoid identifying sensitive individuals or locations when appropriate.

Members should not upload or share:

Images of individuals without permission
Confidential facility information
Sensitive medical or personal information
Content that violates privacy laws or organizational policies

Doggie Disciples reserves the right to remove inappropriate or unauthorized content.

5. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through the website without appropriate parental consent.

6. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies to:

Improve website functionality
Understand visitor behavior
Maintain login sessions
Enhance user experience

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, though some features of the website may not function properly.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services for:

Website hosting
Payment processing
Email communications
Form submissions
Analytics
Social media integrations

These providers may have access to limited information necessary to perform their services but are not permitted to use it for unrelated purposes.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their passwords and account credentials.

9. Account Access and Removal

Members may request to:

Update their account information
Modify profile visibility settings
Delete certain profile content
Request account deactivation

Doggie Disciples may retain certain records as necessary for administrative, legal, safety, or organizational purposes.

10. External Links

This website may contain links to external websites or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Lesley Bowers | Bowers.Lesley@gmail.com