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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 15, 2026

At 10-42 K9 Inc. (“10-42 K9,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us through our website, social media platforms, applications, and related services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our organization.


1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

Information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name 
  • Email address 
  • Phone number 
  • Mailing address 
  • Organization or agency affiliation 
  • K9 handler or training background 
  • Donation information 
  • Volunteer application information 
  • Adoption or placement application information 
  • Event registration information 

Technical & Website Usage Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address 
  • Browser type 
  • Device information 
  • Pages visited 
  • Time spent on pages 
  • Referral source 
  • Cookies and analytics data 

Media & User Content

If you submit photos, videos, testimonials, applications, or other materials, we may collect and store those submissions.


2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Operate and improve our website and services 
  • Process donations and sponsorships 
  • Review K9 placement or volunteer applications 
  • Communicate with donors, supporters, handlers, and applicants 
  • Send newsletters, updates, or operational notices 
  • Coordinate events, training, or deployments 
  • Maintain organizational records 
  • Improve website security and performance 
  • Comply with legal obligations 

3. Donations & Payment Information

Donations made through our website may be processed through secure third-party payment processors. 10-42 K9 Inc. does not store full credit card or payment account information on our servers.

Third-party payment providers may have their own privacy policies governing the handling of payment information.


4. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies, tracking pixels, and analytics tools to:

  • Understand visitor behavior 
  • Improve user experience 
  • Measure website performance 
  • Support fundraising and outreach efforts 

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly.


5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third parties only when necessary to:

  • Process donations or transactions 
  • Operate website services 
  • Conduct background checks or placement verification 
  • Coordinate training or operational activities 
  • Comply with legal obligations 
  • Protect the rights, safety, or security of our organization, personnel, handlers, or the public 


6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, organizations, training providers, social media platforms, or partners, including organizations such as:

  • NASAR 
  • NOAA 
  • FEMA 

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.


7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.


8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.


9. Media, Photography & Operational Content

10-42 K9 Inc. may photograph or record training, operational exercises, fundraising events, public demonstrations, and related activities for educational, promotional, documentary, or historical purposes.

By voluntarily participating in public events or submitting media to us, you acknowledge that such content may be used by 10-42 K9 Inc. in print, digital, social media, documentary, fundraising, or promotional materials unless otherwise prohibited by law or written agreement.


10. Your Rights & Choices

You may request to:

  • Access your personal information 
  • Correct inaccurate information 
  • Request deletion of certain information 
  • Opt out of marketing communications 

To make a request, contact us using the information below.


11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.


12. Contact Information

10-42 K9 Inc.

P.O. Box 308
East Prospect, PA 17317
United States

📧 Email: legal@10-42K9.com
📞 Phone: (386) 590-3167


13. Nonprofit Status

10-42 K9 Inc. is a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation operating as a charitable organization with 501(c)(3) status pending approval from the Internal Revenue Service.


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