Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Calico Hearts Foster & Rescue (“we,” “us,” “our”) is a community-based kitten rescue operating out of Clifton, Colorado. We are committed to protecting the privacy of every adopter, foster, volunteer, donor, and visitor who shares information with us.

Information We Collect

We collect only the information you choose to provide through our forms:

• Adoption & Foster Applications: name, date of birth, contact details, address, household and pet history, references, and photos of your home environment.
• Volunteer Inquiries: name, phone number, and areas of interest.
• Contact Messages: name, email, phone, and your message.
• Success Stories: story text and photos you submit for publication on our site.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely to operate the rescue and care for kittens. Specifically, we use it to:

• Review and process adoption and foster applications.
• Match kittens with suitable homes and follow up after placement.
• Respond to your questions and coordinate volunteer opportunities.
• Share success stories (with your permission) to encourage our community.

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

How We Store & Share Data

Data Retention

We keep application records for as long as needed to support placements and follow-up care, and to maintain responsible rescue records. You may request that we delete your information at any time (see below).

Cookies & Analytics

Our site uses basic analytics to understand which kittens and pages visitors engage with. We do not use advertising trackers, and we do not collect sensitive browsing data.

Photos & Submitted Content

Home photos you submit with an application are used only to evaluate your living environment and are not published. Success story photos and text are published only when you submit them through our success stories form. Please submit only content you own or have permission to share.

Children’s Privacy

Adoption and fostering require applicants to be adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has submitted information to us, please contact us and we will remove it.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.