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APES CIC Shelter and Rescue
APES CIC Shelter and Rescue
A place for exotic homeless, abandoned and shelter pets.
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Privacy Policy for APES Shelter & Rescue


1. Introduction

APES Shelter & Rescue, operated by the Association of Protecting Exotic Species CIC (CIC Number: 16253848), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://www.apesshelter.org.uk. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.


2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data about you:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you fill out forms on our website, such as adoption applications, donation forms, or contact inquiries.

  • Non-Personal Identification Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and browsing behaviour collected through cookies and similar technologies.


3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Services: Processing adoption applications, managing donations, and responding to inquiries.

  • To Improve Our Website: Analysing data to enhance user experience and website functionality.

  • To Communicate with You: Sending updates, newsletters, and information about our services, provided you have consented to receive such communications.


4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We may share information with third-party service providers to help us operate our website and services, such as payment processors for donations. These third parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and use it solely for the purposes specified by us.


5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure; therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.


6. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access: Request copies of your personal data.

  • Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, under certain conditions.

  • Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing your data, under certain conditions.

  • Object to Processing: Object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organisation, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@apesshelter.org.uk.


7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us understand how you use our site and improve its functionality. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of our website may not function properly without cookies.


8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.


9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.


10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.