Privacy Policy

The Evergreen Animal Protective League (“EAPL,” “we,” “us,” and “our”) respects the importance of your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information through our website (eapl.com or the “Site“) and our rescue services. By using our Site or providing us with your information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Your visit to the Site and any dispute over privacy is subject to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use, including limitations on damages and the application of the law of the State of Colorado. Use of the Site is strictly voluntary. If you do not agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, you must immediately log off the Site and may not use the Site.

1. Your Consent

By submitting personal information to us (directly or through our service providers like RescueGroups.org or PayPal), you consent to the collection and processing of your information in the United States as described in this policy.

If you provide information about third parties (such as personal references on an adoption application), you represent that you have their consent to do so.

2. The Data We Collect

Information You Provide: We collect information when you fill out adoption or foster applications, sign up to volunteer, or make a donation. This may include your name, email, physical address, phone number, and details about your home environment or pet history.

Donations: Financial transactions are processed through secure third-party partners (e.g., PayPal/Stripe). EAPL does not store your full credit card numbers on our local servers.

Anonymous Information: We automatically collect basic technical data like your IP address, browser type, and which pages you visit to help us understand how our site is being used.

Cookies: Our Site uses cookies to improve your experience (such as keeping you logged in or remembering your preferences). You can disable cookies in your browser, but some site features may not function correctly.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Process and evaluate adoption and foster applications.
  • Coordinate volunteer activities and communications.
  • Process donations and send tax-acknowledgment receipts.
  • Improve our website and rescue programs.
  • Comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from public authorities.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We only share your data with trusted service providers who help us run our operations (like animal management software) or when required by law.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic. Google collects information anonymously. You can opt-out of Google tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. However, no data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, you provide it at your own risk.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to other websites (like social media or partner sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.

7. Your Rights and Access

You may request to review, update, or delete the personal information we have on file for you. To protect your privacy, we will require you to verify your identity before making changes.

Privacy Requests:

8. Retention

We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, such as maintaining adoption records as required by animal welfare regulations.

9. Changes to this Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the bottom will reflect the most recent changes. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Last updated: February 26, 2026