Effective Date: July 7, 2026

Defender Society Inc. ("Defender Society," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through our website and online services.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:

Name

Mailing address

Email address

Telephone number

Donation information

Volunteer applications

Contact form submissions

Newsletter subscriptions

Other information you choose to provide

We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address

Browser type

Device information

Operating system

Pages visited

Date and time of access

Referring website

Cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to inquiries and requests

Process donations

Send receipts and acknowledgments

Coordinate volunteer activities

Improve our website and services

Communicate news and organizational updates

Comply with legal obligations

Protect against fraud and unauthorized activity

Donations

If you make a donation electronically, payment information is processed by a secure third-party payment processor. Defender Society Inc. does not store complete credit card or banking information on its servers.

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve website performance

Remember user preferences

Analyze website traffic

Measure engagement

Enhance user experience

Most browsers allow you to disable cookies through your browser settings.

Analytics

We may use website analytics services to better understand visitor behavior and improve our website. These services may collect anonymous usage information using cookies or similar technologies.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address, we may send updates regarding our programs, events, fundraising campaigns, volunteer opportunities, and organizational news.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our communications.

Sharing Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary with trusted service providers that assist us with:

Website hosting

Donation processing

Email communications

Event registration

Data storage

Information technology support

These providers are authorized to use personal information only as necessary to provide services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by other organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal information

Request correction of inaccurate information

Request deletion of certain information

Withdraw consent where applicable

Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain appropriate organizational records.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

The revised policy becomes effective immediately upon posting to this website.

The "Effective Date" at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last updated.