Privacy Policy

Last updated: 03/19/2026

Welcome to Best Friends Foundation. We are located in Washington, D.C., United States. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website: www.bestfriendsfoundation.org

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Fill out forms on our website
Subscribe to our newsletters
Make a donation
Contact us directly

The personal information we may collect includes:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Payment information (securely processed through PayPal)
Any other information you choose to provide

We may also automatically collect non-personal information such as:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on the website

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate and maintain our website
Communicate with you and respond to your inquiries
Process donations securely through PayPal
Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)
Improve our website, services, and outreach
Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with:

Trusted third-party service providers, including PayPal, for secure payment processing
Service providers that help us operate our website and communications
Government authorities when required by law

All third parties are required to protect your information appropriately.

4. Payment Processing

All donations are processed securely through PayPal. We do not store or have direct access to your full payment details.

Please refer to PayPal’s Privacy Policy for more information on how they handle your data.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve your browsing experience
Analyze website traffic
Enhance functionality

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure.

7. Your Privacy Rights (U.S. Residents)

Depending on your state of residence (including California), you may have rights such as:

The right to request access to your personal data
The right to request deletion of your personal data
The right to know how your data is used

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
info@bestfriendsfoundation.org

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Last updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Best Friends Foundation
Washington, D.C., United States
Email: info@bestfriendsfoundation.org
Website: www.bestfriendsfoundation.org