Website and Data Privacy Policy

At Veterinarians without Borders (VWB), we take the privacy of our website visitors and service users seriously. Our privacy policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect it.

Types of Personal Information Collected

The following types of personal information may be collected through our website or through the use of our services:

1. Contact information, such as name, email address, postal address, and telephone number.
2. Demographic information, such as age, gender, and location.
3. Professional information, such as job title and employer.
4. Other information, such as opinions and feedback, survey responses, and communication preferences.

How Personal Information is Used

VWB uses personal information for the following purposes:

1. To provide, improve, and enhance our services and website.
2. To communicate with you, including sending newsletters, updates, and promotional materials.
3. To process donations and manage fundraising campaigns.
4. To comply with legal requirements and to respond to legal process.

Data Retention

VWB retains personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

VWB does not sell or rent personal information to third parties. In some cases, personal information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers for the purpose of providing services on our behalf. These service providers are contractually obligated to keep the information confidential and to use it only for the purpose of providing services to VWB.

In limited circumstances, personal information may be disclosed to third parties to comply with legal requirements or to protect the rights, property, or safety of VWB, its employees, or others.

Security Measures

VWB takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

Accessing and Updating Your Personal Information

You have the right to access and update your personal information. To do so, please contact us at info@vwb.org or by phone at +1-343-633-0272

You can also reach us by mail at:

700 Industrial Ave #410, Ottawa, ON K1G 0Y9, Canada 

or

#1036, 1283 Arsenal St #16, Watertown, NY 13601, USA 

Website Cookies Policy

VWB uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your user experience and to collect information about your use of our website.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device by a website. They are used to store information, such as your preferences and activity, and to remember you when you return to the website. Cookies can also be used to track your activity on the website and to deliver targeted advertisements.

Types of Cookies Used by VWB

VWB uses the following types of cookies on our website:

1. Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be turned off. They are used to provide basic website functionality, such as remembering your preferences and maintaining your session.
2. Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit and how long you spend on the site. This information is used to improve the website performance and user experience.
3. Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences, such as your preferred language or region.
4. Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to track your activity on our website and to deliver targeted advertisements to you. They may be placed by us or by third-party advertising networks.
   

Managing Cookies

You have the ability to accept or decline cookies by modifying the settings in your web browser (go to the settings in Chrome, Firefox or other browser). However, declining cookies may impact the functionality of our website and some features may not work as intended.

Instructions for Modifying Cookies in Your Browser

Cookies can be managed in your web browser settings. The steps to modify cookies vary depending on the type of browser you are using. Here are instructions for some popular browsers:

Google Chrome

• Click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the browser and select "Settings."
• Scroll down and click on "Privacy and security."
• Click on "Cookies and other site data."
• Here, you can manage your cookie settings, such as deleting all or specific cookies, blocking all cookies, or allowing all cookies by default.

Mozilla Firefox

• Click on the three horizontal lines in the upper right corner of the browser and select "Options."
• Select "Privacy & Security" from the left-hand menu.
• Under "Cookies and Site Data," you can manage your cookie settings, such as deleting all or specific cookies, blocking all cookies, or allowing all cookies by default.

Microsoft Edge

• Click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the browser and select "Settings."
• Scroll down and click on "Privacy and security."
• Under "Cookies," you can manage your cookie settings, such as clearing your cookies, blocking all cookies, or allowing all cookies by default.

Apple Safari

• Click on the Safari menu and select "Preferences."
• Click on the "Privacy" tab.
• Under "Cookies and website data," you can manage your cookie settings, such as clearing your cookies, blocking all cookies, or allowing all cookies by default.

*Note: It's important to note that modifying your cookie settings may impact the functionality of websites and some features may not work as intended. If you have any questions or issues with modifying your cookie settings, you can contact the support team for your specific web browser.