Policy

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 5, 2025
Last Updated: May 5, 2025

No Time To Spare Animal Rescue and Sanctuary (“NTTSARS”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website at https://nttsars.com (the “Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.


1. Who We Are

NTTSARS is a nonprofit animal rescue and sanctuary. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need while educating the public about responsible pet care and animal welfare.


2. Information We Collect

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the Site, we collect:

  • The data entered in the comments form

  • The visitor’s IP address

  • The browser user agent string (to aid spam detection)

An anonymized hash of your email may be shared with the Gravatar service to check for profile picture availability. Their privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may appear publicly next to your comment.


Media Uploads

If you upload images to the Site, please avoid uploading images with embedded EXIF GPS location data. Visitors may download and extract location data from images publicly posted on the Site.


Cookies

The Site uses cookies to enhance user experience. These include:

  • Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to save your name, email, and website in cookies. These last for one year.

  • Login Cookies: A temporary cookie checks browser compatibility on the login page. Login and screen options cookies last 2 days to 1 year.

  • Content Editing Cookies: If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie (non-personal) will be stored for one day.

You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but doing so may affect your experience on the Site.


Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from third-party websites. These websites may:

  • Collect data about you

  • Use cookies

  • Embed third-party tracking

  • Monitor your interaction with their content

This data collection occurs as if you had visited the third-party website directly. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these external services.


3. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data only in the following circumstances:

  • Password Reset Requests: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

  • Spam Detection: Comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

We do not share your data with advertisers or unrelated third parties.


4. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary:

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely, including metadata, to recognize and auto-approve future comments.

  • User Accounts: If you register, your personal information is stored in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your information (except for your username). Site administrators can also access and modify this data.


5. Your Rights Over Your Data

You may request to:

  • Receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you

  • Request the erasure of your personal data

This does not include any data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes. Please contact us using the information provided below to make such a request.


6. Data Security

We take data protection seriously and implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.


7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.


8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates will be reflected by the “Last Updated” date above. We encourage users to frequently check this page for changes. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance.


9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

No Time To Spare Animal Rescue and Sanctuary
📧 Email: [info@nttsars.com]
🌐 Website: https://nttsars.com