Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 20, 2025

Davao Animal Rescue Volunteers (DARV) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, services, and programs.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Contact number

  • Home address/location

  • Government-issued IDs (for adoption or volunteer verification)

  • Any information voluntarily provided through forms

Non-Personal Information

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Website usage data (cookies, analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • Processing adoption applications

  • Processing volunteer applications

  • Conducting background checks

  • Responding to inquiries and requests

  • Improving website performance and user experience

  • Maintaining internal records and documentation

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

DARV does not sell or trade your personal information.

We may share your data only with:

  • Authorized DARV staff or volunteers conducting background checks

  • Local authorities if required by law

  • Partner veterinarians or shelters (only when necessary for animal welfare)

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request corrections to inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To make a request, contact us at darvph.org or through our official Facebook page.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

DARV may update this policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on our website.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us by completing this form: https://darvph.org/contact-us