Effective date: 09-30-2025
Who we are
Beauties of the Beasts Animal Rescue, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our”) is a 501(c)(3) reptile rescue based in Yuma, Arizona.
Website: https://yumareptiles.com
Email: admin@yumareptiles.com • Phone: 928-916-3711
Information we collect
- Forms (contact & surrender): name, email, phone, location, reptile details, photos, and messages you provide.
- Donations: name, email, donation amount, and payment details. Payments are processed by our donation processor and we do not store full card numbers.
- Adoption/foster interest (if applicable): household and husbandry info you choose to provide.
- Analytics & cookies: we use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand site usage (e.g., pages visited, device/browser, approximate location).
- Logs & security: our hosting provider may log IP addresses to maintain security and prevent abuse.
How we use your information
- Respond to inquiries and surrender requests; coordinate intakes and placements.
- Process donations and send acknowledgements/tax receipts.
- Improve our services, education programs, and website.
- Send updates or fundraising messages if you opt in (unsubscribe anytime).
- Protect our website and comply with law.
Legal bases (GDPR where applicable)
We process your data based on consent, performance of a contract/service (e.g., handling a surrender form), legal obligations (e.g., donation records), and legitimate interests (security and improvement).
Sharing & third parties
We share information only with service providers needed to run our website and operations, such as:
- Web hosting: Kualo
- Website & forms: WordPress, WPForms
- Analytics: Google Analytics 4
- Donations: Zeffy (or other provider if changed)
These providers process data under their own privacy terms. We do not sell personal data.
Cookies & analytics
We use cookies for essential site functions and analytics. You can manage or withdraw consent via our cookie banner and browser settings. Learn about Google’s practices at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
Data retention
- Form submissions: retained as long as needed to provide services and maintain accurate records (generally up to 24 months for general inquiries; surrender/adoption records may be retained longer as required).
- Donation records: kept as required by tax law.
- Analytics: retained per GA4 settings.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict your personal data, and to opt out of certain processing. To make a request, email admin@yumareptiles.com.
Children’s privacy
Our site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them without parental consent.
Security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect personal data; however, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
International transfers
Our service providers may process data in the United States and other countries. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy periodically. The updated version will be posted here with a new Effective date.
Contact
Questions or privacy requests: admin@yumareptiles.com • 928-916-3711.