SHS Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2026

Spokane Humane Society respects the privacy of our donors, adopters, volunteers, and community supporters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information provided through our website, adoption centers, events, fundraising platforms, and other interactions with our organization.

By interacting with Spokane Humane Society, including making a donation, adopting an animal, registering for an event, or submitting your information through our website or partner platforms, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Spokane Humane Society may collect personal information when individuals:

  • Make a donation or participate in fundraising campaigns
  • Adopt or foster an animal
  • Register for events or programs
  • Sign up for newsletters or email updates
  • Provide information at our adoption centers or community events
  • Submit forms through our website or third-party fundraising platforms
  • Volunteer or participate in programs

Information collected may include:

  • Name
  • Mailing address
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Donation history
  • Event participation information
  • Adoption or program participation information

We collect only the information necessary to support our mission, provide services, and communicate with our supporters.

How We Use Your Information

Spokane Humane Society may use collected information to:

  • Process donations and provide receipts
  • Facilitate adoptions and animal care services
  • Communicate about our programs, animals, and services
  • Send newsletters, fundraising appeals, and event invitations
  • Share updates, success stories, and organizational news
  • Improve our services, programs, and outreach
  • Provide information relevant to pet owners and animal welfare supporters

Email Communications

Individuals who provide an email address may receive communications from Spokane Humane Society including organizational updates, adoption stories, fundraising appeals, event announcements, and volunteer opportunities.

Recipients may unsubscribe from email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in our emails.

SMS and Text Message Communications

By providing your contact information to Spokane Humane Society, you acknowledge and give consent to receive communications via SMS or text message regarding programs, services, updates, and occasional promotional content.

Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary.

Recipients may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP. Reply HELP for additional information.

Information Shared with Service Providers and Trusted Partners

Spokane Humane Society may work with trusted service providers to support our operations, including donation processing platforms, email communication services, event registration systems, fundraising and marketing support, and data management services.

These partners are required to protect personal information and use it only for authorized purposes related to Spokane Humane Society operations.

From time to time, we may also collaborate with trusted pet care partners to provide educational information, resources, or special offers that may benefit adopters and pet owners.

Third-Party Fundraising Platforms

Spokane Humane Society utilizes third-party fundraising platforms and tools, including online fundraising services and social fundraising tools such as Facebook fundraising campaigns. Personal information provided through these platforms may also be subject to the privacy policies of those third-party providers.

Cooperative Fundraising Databases

Spokane Humane Society may participate in nonprofit cooperative databases used by charitable organizations to improve fundraising efficiency and identify individuals who may be interested in supporting similar causes.

Participation may involve contributing limited donor information, such as name, mailing address, and donation transaction data, in a secure environment for modeling and analysis. These databases do not provide other organizations with access to Spokane Humane Society unique donor records.

Spokane Humane Society may also receive prospect names from cooperative databases or other lawful list sources to help identify individuals who may wish to support animal welfare programs.

Donor Privacy

Spokane Humane Society values the trust of our donors and supporters.

We do not sell or trade donor lists. Donor information is used only for purposes consistent with our mission and responsible fundraising practices.

Donors may request anonymity at the time of their gift.

Data Security

Spokane Humane Society takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

Your Privacy Choices

Individuals may request to:

  • Be removed from mailing lists
  • Unsubscribe from email communications
  • Opt out of SMS communications
  • Request anonymity for donations
  • Update or correct personal information
  • Requests may be made by contacting Spokane Humane Society.

Children’s Privacy

Spokane Humane Society does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.

Updates to This Policy

Spokane Humane Society may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

Spokane Humane Society
6607 N Havana St
Spokane, WA 99217
Phone: (509) 467-5235
Email: donations@spokanehumanesociety.org

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