Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 7, 2026

Welcome to The Cora Project! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle any personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Notice explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and your rights regarding that information when you use our website.

1. Who We Are

The Cora Project is a volunteer community-led group dedicated in helping to locate and reunite lost pets through local scanning and search efforts. Our website, coraproject.org, serves as a hub for information and community engagement.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us. This may include:

  • Information you provide when contacting us: If you use our contact forms or email us directly, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you choose to share in your message.
  • Information provided for specific services: If you participate in or inquire about our pet scan and search services, you may provide details about your pet, your location, and contact information.
  • Donation Information: If you choose to make a donation, you will be directed to a secure third-party payment processor. While we may receive confirmation of your donation (e.g., your name and donation amount), we do not directly handle or store your full payment card details.
  • Website Usage Data (Anonymized/Aggregated): We may use website analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to collect anonymized or aggregated data about how visitors use our site. This includes information such as IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and the time spent on our site. This data helps us understand our audience and improve our website.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data in the following ways:

  • Directly from you: When you fill out a form on our website, send us an email, or communicate with us through other channels.
  • Automatically: Through website analytics tools that track your usage of our site.

4. Why We Collect Your Data (Purpose of Processing)

We collect and use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries: To answer questions you send us via contact forms or email.
  • To provide our services: To facilitate pet scan and search requests and to help reunite lost pets.
  • To process donations: To acknowledge and manage contributions made to The Cora Project.
  • To improve our website and services: To understand how our website is used, identify areas for improvement, and enhance the user experience.
  • To communicate with our community: If you have opted in, we may use your contact information to send updates or newsletters about The Cora Project's activities.

5. How We Use and Protect Your Data

  • Use: We use your data only for the purposes outlined in this notice. We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties for marketing purposes.
  • Protection: We take reasonable measures to protect the personal data we hold. This includes [mention any specific measures, e.g., using secure hosting, restricting access to data, using strong passwords]. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Sharing Your Data

We will only share your personal data in the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. This might include our website hosting provider or an email newsletter service if you subscribe.
  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to ask us to correct any inaccurate personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your data to another organization.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and track usage. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised. We encourage you to review this notice periodically for any updates.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice, the data we hold about you, or if you wish to exercise any of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us:

 

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