Privacy Policy | Animal Advocacy | Milton, Florida

Your privacy matters.

Last Updated: 2025

A HOPE is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information, including specific details regarding our SMS messaging program.

1. What Personal Information We Collect

When you interact with A HOPE, we may collect the following types of personal information:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Donation Information: Amount donated, donation history, billing details
Volunteer or Event Sign-Up Details: Interests, availability, emergency contact information
SMS Information: Mobile phone number, message interactions (such as opt-in/opt-out status)
Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other analytics data via cookies and similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use the personal information we collect to:

Provide services and updates, including volunteer or event coordination
Process donations and send acknowledgment or tax receipt information
Communicate via email or text with updates, reminders, and alerts
Improve our website, outreach, and services
Respond to inquiries or requests submitted through our website or communication channels

3. How SMS Information Is Used

When you opt in to receive SMS messages from A HOPE, we only use your mobile phone number for:

Sending appointment reminders, donation updates, event notifications, and other relevant alerts
Responding to keyword requests such as HELP or STOP
Managing your participation in our messaging program

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

4. Who We Share Your Information With

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited information with:

Service Providers: Trusted vendors who assist us with donation processing, email or text messaging, website hosting, or data analytics—only to the extent needed to perform these services
Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of A HOPE, our users, or others

All third-party service providers are required to keep your information secure and use it only for the purposes we authorize.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

Opt out of SMS messages at any time by texting STOP
Request access to or correction of your personal information
Withdraw consent for certain communications (email or SMS)
Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and operational requirements

To make such requests, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Links to Other Sites

Our website may contain links to other websites. This policy does not apply to those sites, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing personal information.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly. Continued use of our services after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

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

Website: https://www.ahope4src.com
Contact Form: https://www.ahope4src.com/contact

Last Updated: 2025

Welcome to A HOPE’s SMS Messaging Service. By subscribing to our SMS notifications, you agree to the following Terms of Service. Please read these terms carefully before signing up for our SMS program.

1. Introduction

A HOPE (“we,” “us,” or “our”) provides SMS messaging as a method to deliver timely updates, alerts, and notifications regarding appointment reminders, order alerts, account notifications, volunteer opportunities, donation alerts, event announcements, and other organization-related communications. These Terms of Service govern your participation in our SMS messaging program.

2. Eligibility and Consent

By subscribing to our SMS service, you confirm that:

You are at least 18 years of age or have the consent of a parent or guardian.
You own or have authorized access to the mobile device on which SMS messages are received.
You consent to receive recurring SMS messages from A HOPE for the purposes described herein.

3. SMS Messaging Service Details

Types of Messages

You can expect to receive messages that may include:

Appointment reminders and event confirmations
Order alerts or updates related to purchases or donations
Account notifications and other important service updates
Volunteer and community event information
Alerts regarding organizational news and initiatives

Messaging Frequency

The frequency of SMS messages may vary based on the type of notification and your interactions with our services. There is no guaranteed message frequency.

Message and Data Rates

Standard messaging and data rates may apply, depending on your wireless carrier and mobile plan. A HOPE is not responsible for any charges incurred from your mobile service provider.

4. Subscription and Consent to SMS Service

By subscribing, you give your express consent to receive SMS messages from A HOPE. This consent authorizes us to send messages to the phone number you provided at the time of enrollment. You are responsible for ensuring that your phone number is current and accurate.

5. Opting Out

You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To opt out:

Text STOP: Simply reply “STOP” to any message you receive, and your number will be removed from the SMS program within a reasonable period.
If you opt out, you may no longer receive alerts or other important information via SMS. We recommend checking our website or other communication channels for continued updates.

6. Assistance and Support

If you have any questions or need assistance with our SMS service:

Text HELP: Reply with the word “HELP” at any time for further instructions.
Alternatively, you can visit our website at https://www.ahope4src.com for additional support or further details about the service.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is extremely important to us. Information collected through this SMS service is managed according to our Privacy Policy. To learn more about how we use and protect your data, please review our Privacy Policy.

8. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to amend these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on our website and, where appropriate, communicated via SMS. Your continued participation in the SMS service constitutes your acceptance of any updated terms.

9. Liability

While we strive to maintain accurate and timely communications, A HOPE shall not be held liable for any delays, errors, or omissions in the delivery of messages. You are responsible for reviewing all communications and verifying any information with our organization if necessary.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which A HOPE operates. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that jurisdiction.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms or the SMS service, please feel free to contact us:

Visit our website: https://www.ahope4src.com
Privacy Policy & additional details: https://www.ahope4src.com/contact

By subscribing to the SMS Messaging Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.