Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 23, 2026

At Tethered By Grace Inc., your privacy matters to us. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how it is collected, used, and stored.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit www.tetheredbygraceinc.org.

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Who We Are

Tethered By Grace Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the bond between dogs and people through education, advocacy, support, scholarships, community engagement, and service dog resources.

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

Email: info@tetheredbygraceinc.org

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Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number (if provided)

• Mailing address (if provided)

• Donation information

• Scholarship application information

• Volunteer or partnership inquiries

• Messages submitted through our contact forms

We may also automatically collect certain technical information such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Time spent on our website

• Referral source

This information helps us improve our website and better serve our community.

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How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Process donations

• Administer scholarship applications

• Communicate about our programs and services

• Send newsletters or updates (only if you choose to receive them)

• Improve our website and visitor experience

• Meet legal and financial reporting obligations

• Prevent fraud and protect our organization

We only collect information necessary to carry out our nonprofit mission.

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Donations

Online donations are processed securely through trusted third-party payment providers. Tethered By Grace Inc. does not store your complete credit card or payment information.

Please review the privacy policies of any payment processor used during your donation.

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Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality

• Remember user preferences

• Analyze website traffic

• Measure website performance

• Support advertising and marketing efforts

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.

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Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics or similar services to better understand how visitors use our website.

These services collect anonymous usage data, including:

• Pages viewed

• Time on site

• Device type

• Geographic region

• Traffic sources

This information is used solely to improve our website and outreach efforts.

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Google Ads & Advertising

Tethered By Grace Inc. may use Google Ads and Google Ads Conversion Tracking to understand how visitors interact with our website after clicking an advertisement.

Google may use cookies to display relevant advertisements and measure campaign performance.

You can learn more or manage your advertising preferences through your Google account.

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Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address, we may occasionally send updates regarding:

• New resources

• Scholarship opportunities

• Events

• Fundraising campaigns

• Community news

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

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Sharing Information

We respect your privacy.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary with trusted service providers who help us operate our website or nonprofit activities, such as:

• Wix

• Payment processors

• Email marketing platforms

• Analytics providers

These providers are only given the information necessary to perform their services.

We may also disclose information when required by law.

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Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.

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Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information.

While no internet transmission is completely secure, we work with reputable providers and follow best practices to safeguard the information entrusted to us.

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Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites, including partner organizations and resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

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Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)

• Withdraw consent to communications

• Request information about how your data is used

To make a request, please contact us at info@tetheredbygraceinc.org.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

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Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Tethered By Grace Inc.

Website: https://www.tetheredbygraceinc.org

Email: contactus@tetheredbygraceinc.org

Thank you for supporting Tethered By Grace Inc. Together, we are strengthening the bond between dogs and people through education, compassion, and community.