Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 9, 2026
The SPCA of Brevard (“SPCA of Brevard,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your trust and is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, make a donation, adopt or foster an animal, volunteer, register for an event, subscribe to our communications, or otherwise interact with us.
By using our website or providing your information to us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
“Personal data” is information that identifies, relates to, or describes, directly or indirectly, you as an individual, such as your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, or payment information.
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect information including:
Name
Mailing address
Email address
Telephone number
Donation information
Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
Adoption, foster, and volunteer application information
Event registrations
Communications you send to us
Information collected automatically through cookies and website analytics
How We Collect Personal Data
Information you provide — data entered directly (forms, registration, donations).
Information we collect automatically — IP addresses, device and usage details, and tracking technologies: Cookies (and how users can refuse or disable them).
Third-party collection — data collected through the Services by third parties, including payment servicers.
Information sourced from third parties — data received from outside sources.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Process donations and provide charitable tax acknowledgments
Process adoption, foster, and volunteer applications
Respond to your questions and requests
Register participants for events and programs
Send donation receipts and confirmations
Provide newsletters, fundraising appeals, organizational updates, and other communications (if you have subscribed)
Send text messages if you have opted in to receive SMS communications
Improve our website, programs, and services
Maintain accurate organizational records
Comply with legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements
Donation Security
The SPCA of Brevard partners with trusted third-party service providers to securely process donations and other financial transactions. Depending on how you choose to support us, payments may be processed through:
Fundraise Up
Network for Good
Stripe
PayPal
Venmo
We do not store complete credit card or bank account information on our servers. Payment information is securely transmitted and processed by the applicable payment provider using industry-standard security practices.
Third-Party Services
To operate our organization and serve our community, we utilize trusted third-party service providers, including:
Squarespace for website hosting and website forms
Fundraise Up, Network for Good, Stripe, PayPal, and Venmo for secure donation processing
Shelterluv to manage animal adoptions, foster applications, and related shelter operations
Volgistics to manage volunteer applications, scheduling, communications, and volunteer records
These providers receive only the information necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards for your information. Information submitted through these platforms is subject to both this Privacy Policy and the privacy practices of the applicable service provider.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to receive emails from the SPCA of Brevard, we may send you newsletters, event information, fundraising appeals, animal stories, adoption updates, and other communications related to our mission.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Please note that we may still send transactional communications, such as donation receipts or responses to inquiries.
Text Messaging (SMS) Communications
If you choose to opt in to receive text messages from the SPCA of Brevard, we may send you messages regarding:
Events and programs
Volunteer opportunities
Fundraising campaigns
Donation updates
Appointment reminders
Adoption or foster-related communications
Organizational announcements
Your consent to receive text messages is voluntary and is not a condition of making a donation or receiving services.
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us directly.
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply according to your mobile carrier’s plan.
We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and better understand how visitors use our website.
Information collected may include:
Browser type
Device type
IP address
Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Referral source
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website functionality.
Donor Privacy
The SPCA of Brevard greatly values the trust of our donors.
We do not sell, rent, trade, or exchange donor names, mailing lists, email addresses, telephone numbers, or other personal information with any outside organization for fundraising or marketing purposes.
Donor information is used solely to process contributions, acknowledge gifts, communicate about our mission, maintain organizational records, and comply with applicable legal and financial reporting requirements.
Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share limited information only:
With trusted service providers who perform services on our behalf
When required by law or legal process
To protect the rights, safety, or property of the SPCA of Brevard, our employees, volunteers, supporters, or the public
Data Security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, we take commercially reasonable measures to safeguard the information entrusted to us.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children.
Your Privacy Choices
You may contact us at any time to:
Update or correct your contact information
Request removal from our mailing lists
Opt-out of fundraising or marketing communications
Ask questions regarding the information we maintain about you, where permitted by law
Certain information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
SPCA of Brevard
6035 Sisson Road
Titusville, FL 32780
Phone: (321) 567-3615
Email: pr@spcabrevard.com
Thank you for supporting the SPCA of Brevard and for helping us create brighter futures for homeless animals throughout our community.