Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 7, 2025

DeSoto Animal Rescue Society (“DARS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This policy explains how we handle information collected through our website.

Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: When you fill out adoption applications, foster/volunteer forms, donation forms, report an animal in need, or sign up for our mailing list, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other details needed to process your request.
  • Non-Personal Information: Like most websites, we collect basic information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited to help us improve our site.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

  • Process adoption, foster, and volunteer applications
  • Communicate with you about your application or inquiry
  • Process donations securely
  • Share updates and newsletters, if you opt-in to our mailing list
  • Respond to reports or concerns involving animal welfare

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

Mailing List

If you sign up for our mailing list, your information will be managed through a trusted third-party service provider. This provider maintains and operates the mailing list on our behalf. Use of their services is also subject to their own privacy policy.

Reporting Animal Neglect or Abuse

All suspected cases of animal neglect or abuse should be reported to local law enforcement or animal control authorities, not to DeSoto Animal Rescue Society (DARS).

DARS is not a law-enforcement or animal-control agency and does not investigate or handle reports of abuse or neglect.

If such information is voluntarily shared with us through our website or other communications, we may, at our discretion, refer it to the appropriate authorities for the safety of the animals involved. This limited disclosure does not imply that DARS performs investigations or enforcement actions.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to process donations, manage pet adoption listings, maintain our website, and operate our mailing list. These services only receive the information necessary to perform their functions and are not permitted to use it for other purposes.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information you share with us. However, no online system is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices

You can request to review, update, or delete your personal information at any time by contacting us at:
📧 [email protected]

If you receive unwanted emails from us, you can unsubscribe by following the link in the email or contacting us directly.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 You can request to review, update, or delete your personal information at any time by contacting us at:
📧 [email protected]
📍DeSoto Animal Rescue Society, P.O. Box 316, Horn Lake, MS 38637