Semper K9 Assistance Dogs Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/01/2026

Semper K9 Assistance Dogs (“Semper K9,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our programs, services, and communications.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

Make a donation
Complete an application or form (service dog, volunteer, puppy donation, event registration, etc.)
Subscribe to our emails or newsletters
Contact us via email or website forms
Participate in events, fundraising, or campaigns

This information may include:

Name
Address
Email address
Phone number
Donation/payment information
Veteran or service-related application details (when voluntarily provided)
Other information you choose to share with us

We also collect limited non-identifying data such as browser type, pages visited, and website usage to improve our website experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information only to support our mission and operations, including:

Processing donations and issuing receipts
Responding to inquiries
Managing applications and program participation
Sending newsletters and updates
Coordinating volunteers and events
Improving our website and services
Meeting legal, tax, and reporting requirements

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with outside organizations for marketing purposes.

Payment Security

Online donations are processed through secure third-party payment processors. Semper K9 does not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, you may receive updates about our programs, dogs in training, fundraising campaigns, or events.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in our emails.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to understand website traffic and improve functionality. These tools collect general usage data and do not personally identify visitors.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

Data Protection

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information. While no system can guarantee absolute security, we take appropriate measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure.

Sharing of Information

We may share information only when necessary to:

Process transactions (payment processors, email platforms)
Comply with legal obligations
Protect the safety and integrity of our organization or users

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

Your Choices

You may request to:

Update your contact information
Be removed from our mailing list
Ask questions about how your data is used

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

Semper K9 Assistance Dogs
www.semperk9.org
info@semperk9.org