Privacy Policy

Organization: Cherished Cats Rescue Alliance

Website: www.cherishedcats.org

At Cherished Cats Rescue Alliance ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our supporters, adopters, fosters, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard the information you provide to us through our website.

1. Information Collected via Webforms

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when completing forms on our website (www.cherishedcats.org).

Depending on the nature of your interaction, information collected may include:

  • General Inquiries & Contact Forms: Name, email address, phone number, and message details.

  • Adoption & Foster Applications: Name, contact details, physical address, housing information, pet history, and household details necessary to evaluate applications and match cats with suitable homes.

  • Volunteer Applications: Contact details, availability, animal care experience, and interest areas.

  • Donations & Financial Contributions: Name, billing address, and transaction details provided when making a contribution to support our rescue mission.

2. How We Securely Store Your Information

All personal information collected through our website forms is securely managed and stored within Little Green Light (LGL), a donor management and constituent database built specifically for non-profit organizations.

  • Encryption: Data transmitted through our website forms uses standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) / Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption to ensure safe transmission.

  • Data Protection: Little Green Light employs industry-standard security protocols to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

3. Access to Your Information

Your personal privacy is extremely important to us. Access to the personal information stored in Little Green Light and collected via our website is strictly restricted.

  • Information is accessible only to authorized Board Members and vetted volunteers who require access to fulfill specific rescue operations (such as processing adoption/foster applications, coordinating volunteer shifts, or responding to direct inquiries).

  • All authorized individuals with access to constituent data are bound by strict obligations to maintain confidentiality and handle your information responsibly.

4. Third-Party Sharing Policy

We do not sell, rent, trade, lease, or share your personal information with external third parties, data brokers, or commercial entities.

Your contact and application information will never be shared with outside marketers. We only release information if required by law, subpoena, or legal process to protect the safety and integrity of our rescue and operations.

5. Email Communications & Opt-Out

If you provide your email address to us, we may use it to respond to your inquiries, send application updates, or share news and updates regarding Cherished Cats Rescue Alliance.

  • You may opt out of receiving general updates or non-essential emails at any time by following the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us directly.

6. Data Updates & Requests

If you would like to update your contact information, review the personal data we have on file, or request the removal of your record from our database, please contact us at:

  • Website: www.cherishedcats.org

  • Email: info@cherishedcats.org

  • Mailing Address: 230 Market Street, Suite 1, Lewisburg, PA 17837

7. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable privacy legal standards. Any changes will be posted directly to this page with an updated effective date. Effective 10/20/2026