Oktibbeha County Humane Society (OCHS)
Effective Date: February 28, 2025
Text Messaging Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Oktibbeha County Humane Society (“OCHS,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you opt in to receive text messages.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Your phone number
- Your name (if provided)
This information is used to share or obtain details regarding an animal or an animal-related situation.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Communicating with you regarding an animal or animal-related situation
- Sending appointment reminders
- Providing urgent alerts
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Trusted service providers may assist in delivering messages, but they are required to keep your data secure.
5. Opting Out
You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP” to any message. Once you opt out, you will no longer receive text messages except for a final confirmation of your opt-out request.
6. Data Security
We take appropriate steps to protect your data. However, no transmission over mobile networks can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this policy, you may contact us at:
Oktibbeha County Humane Society (OCHS)
Address: 510 Industrial Park Road, Starkville, MS 39759
Phone: 662-338-9093
Email: info@ochsms.org
Website: ochsms.org
Website Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to ochsms.org, the official website of the Oktibbeha County Humane Society (OCHS). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle any information collected through our website.
2. Information We Do Not Collect
OCHS does not collect personal information from visitors to our website. Our website is purely informational and does not provide user accounts, comment sections, or direct data collection features.
3. Third-Party Services
While OCHS does not collect or store personal information directly, visitors may choose to engage with third-party partners linked through our website. These third-party services collect and process personal data independently. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
- Adoption Applications: If you submit an adoption application, your information will be collected and processed by our third-party partner, Shelterluv. You can review Shelterluv’s privacy policy on their website.
- Online Donations: If you make a donation to OCHS online, your payment and personal information will be processed by NeonOne. Please refer to NeonOne’s privacy policy for details on how your data is handled.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website does not use cookies, tracking scripts, or analytics tools to monitor visitor behavior.
5. External Links
OCHS provides links to external websites, including those of our partners and sponsors. These websites operate independently, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
6. Data Security
Since OCHS does not collect personal data through our website, we do not store or manage any personal information. However, we take care to ensure that links to our trusted third-party partners direct users to secure and reputable platforms.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
OCHS reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our website practices, please contact us at:
Oktibbeha County Humane Society (OCHS)
Address: 510 Industrial Park Road, Starkville, MS 39759
Phone: 662-338-9093
Email: info@ochsms.org
Website: ochsms.org
Thank you for supporting OCHS and our mission to help animals in need.