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Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 26, 2025


Overview
We are strongly committed to safeguarding privacy on our website. We operate under the following set of strict privacy principles for every contracted client: The only information we obtain is what's needed to process transactions. Unless it's already available, or falls under the F.O.I.A. that information is never sold for any reason, without your prior acknowledged consent, and/or court ordered to do so. All information used is covered under Fair Use.

Cookies
Each time you log into our site, we store a temporary “cookie” in the browser files of your computer. This cookie is used during your online session to allow you access to the client’s area, without repeatedly requiring you to re-enter your username and password. Whenever you log off or leave the site, the cookies file is automatically removed. Please also note: Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website. You have the option to opt out of Google’s use of cookies by visiting the Google Advertising Opt-out Page. Alternatively you can opt-out of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out Page.

External Links
In order to provide visitors with greater value, some of our pages may provide links to various third party websites. In no case is information or ‘cookies’ provided to the third party sites without your consent. However, keep in mind that many sites do attempt to capture visitor information when you browse those sites. Once you leave our site, we are not able to alert you should another site attempt to gather information from your browser.

Private Forums
We may provide our visitors with a multi-tiered message board that makes sharing information with others easy. To protect your privacy when posting or replying to messages in the message board, your personal information and email is not revealed. However, remember that any information that you disclose in the message board areas can be read by all others, so exercise caution when deciding to disclose your personal information.

Security
Our website has security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information under our control. We employ strict security measures to safeguard online transactions; personal information is stored in a secured database and is always sent via an encrypted Internet channel.

Choice/Opt-In
Our site gives users the opportunity to opt-in to receive communications from us. You can be assured that we never sell, or make available your email address to anyone for any purpose, without your prior acknowledged consent, and/or court ordered to do so. This site also gives users the option to remove their information from our database in order to stop receiving communications, or our service.

Terms & Conditions

Welcome to the website of Cocker Rescue of Florida, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before using our site or engaging with our services.

1. About Us
Cocker Rescue of Florida, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (65-1126156) dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming cocker spaniels and other dogs in need. Our website provides information about our programs, adoption services, volunteer opportunities, and donation options.

2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, along with our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or services.

3. Donations, Adoptions, and Payments
All donations, adoption fees, and other payments made to Cocker Rescue of Florida, Inc. are final and non-refundable. We do not issue refunds or credits for any contributions, purchases, or services under any circumstances.

4. Volunteers, Vendors, and Customers
By participating as a volunteer, vendor, or customer, you agree not to disclose any confidential information, trade secrets, or proprietary information obtained through your relationship with Cocker Rescue of Florida, Inc. You also agree not to engage in any competing rescue or adoption activities that conflict with the mission and operations of our organization for a period of two (2) years following your involvement.

5. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, images, logos, videos, and other materials, are the property of Cocker Rescue of Florida, Inc. or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or otherwise use any content without our prior written consent.

6. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Cocker Rescue of Florida, Inc., its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, affiliates, and partners from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the website, services, or participation in any organizational activities.

7. Limitation of Liability
Cocker Rescue of Florida, Inc. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your access to or use of our services or website.

8. Privacy
We value your privacy and handle all personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using our website, you consent to our collection and use of your information as outlined in that policy.

9. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this website. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of those changes.

11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us using the method provided on the website.