LEGAL NOTICE

DATA PROTECTION

Effective Date: January 28, 2025

Privacy Policy

The International Council for Animal Welfare (“ICAW,” "we," "our," or "us"), a US 501(c)(3) organization,  values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services ("Services"). This policy complies with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other relevant U.S. state and international laws. 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

  • For any subscription to our communications, the personal data that may be collected by our team includes:

    • First name,

    • Last name,

    • Country of residence,

    • Postal code,

    • Phone number,

    • Email address,

    • Social media URLs,

    • Professional information like organization title.

b. Non-Personal Information

  • Browser type, operating system, IP address, and other technical data for website optimization.

c. User-Generated Content

  • Information you voluntarily share, such as service listings, reviews, or messages.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for sending you communications. We may also use your information to improve our websites and campaigns. By collecting visitor behavior statistics, we are able to measure interest in our various campaigns and programs and use this information to better serve you and make our advocacy efforts more effective.

Under no circumstances will the data collected by ICAW be sold, exchanged, or transmitted for marketing purposes.

3. Legal Bases for Processing Under GDPR

For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information under the following legal bases:

  • We collect data based on our legitimate interest, meaning when these data are necessary for a use considered non-abusive and reasonable. This allows us to respond to your requests, take your communication preferences into account, and assess the number of our subscribers, adjust our communications, and maintain a relationship with our supporters.

  • Your consent is required for us to collect and use your personal data. By subscribing to ICAW’s communications, you agree that the data necessary for sending information will be recorded and stored. At any time, you can modify your consent regarding the processing of your data by contacting us at info@i-caw.org or by unsubscribing directly via the link included at the end of each communication piece.


Who has access to your data?

Your personal data is intended for authorized services and individuals involved in processing it.

ICAW does not sell or share your personal data with other organizations. However, at the request of legally authorized judicial, police, or administrative authorities, we may be required to disclose certain data.

ICAW uses service providers to whom it shares your data when necessary for email dispatch. These providers comply with their own privacy policies available on their websites: Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Hubspot. Specific agreements are in place for data transfers outside the EU (notably for Klaviyo).

These providers have limited access to your personal data, only to carry out their services. Our teams have ensured adequate guarantees and compliance with strict confidentiality, use, and data protection conditions.

How is your personal data secured?

ICAW implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a security level appropriate to the risk. We regularly review these measures to ensure your data remains protected to the best possible extent. In addition, our providers are subject to security and confidentiality obligations concerning personal data.

How long is your data retained?

Your personal identification data (name, first name, postal code, email address) will be deleted one year after your unsubscription. Unsubscription can be initiated by you or by ICAW.


4. Your Rights

a. Rights for GDPR-Compliant Users

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").

  • Right to Restriction: Restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.

  • Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format.

  • Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on your consent.

  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

b. Rights for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the following rights:

  • Right to Know: Request details about the personal information we collect, use, and share.

  • Right to Delete: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: Opt-out of data sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising. We do not sell personal information.

  • Right to Correct: Request the correction of inaccurate personal information.

  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information: Limit the use of sensitive personal information to necessary purposes.

  • Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without fear of discrimination.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@i-caw.org.

c. Additional Rights for Other U.S. States

Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah may have similar rights. Please contact us to exercise these rights.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. We will delete your personal identifying information within one year of the unsubscription process. 

6. Unsubscribing

In the event you no longer wish to have your personal information stored by ICAW, you may 

reach out to us at info@i-caw.org with your request. ICAW will respond to all requests to provide records of available information, correct erroneous information, or delete personal information within the legally mandated time frame.


7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell personal information. However, we may share data in these circumstances:

  • With service providers: To process payments, manage our platform, or improve services. Please also note that this policy applies only to websites and publications maintained by ICAW and not to external sites or affiliated organizations and companies. Please refer to the privacy policies of the respective organizations and companies for more information.

  • As required by law: To comply with legal obligations.

  • In case of a business transaction: Such as a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance user experience.

  • Track website traffic.

  • Analyze user preferences.

Users in the EEA and California will see a cookie banner allowing them to manage cookie preferences.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards for these transfers.

10. Security of Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us to delete it.

12. Accessibility

We strive to ensure our privacy policy is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the "Effective Date" updated. If changes are significant, we will notify users via email or a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of ICAW’s platforms and services signifies your consent to any updated privacy policies.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

International Council for Animal Welfare
info@i-caw.org
30 S 15th St Ste 1550
PMB 891951
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102-4806 US