Effective Date: February 27, 2026
Rescue Force (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the Rescue Alert mobile application (“App”) and related services (collectively, the “Service”). Rescue Force is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing community-based animal rescue coordination and information services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
We collect information you provide directly to us and information collected automatically through your use of the Service.
When you register or use the Service, we may collect:
When submitting rescue reports, you may provide:
We may automatically collect:
This data helps us improve reliability and performance.
The App may use third-party services such as:
These providers may collect information as governed by their own privacy policies.
If you provide your mobile phone number, you may receive SMS messages related to:
Consent
By voluntarily providing your phone number and opting in via the in-app consent checkbox, you consent to receive SMS communications from Rescue Alert.
Message Frequency
Message frequency varies depending on rescue activity and your engagement with the platform.
Fees
Message and data rates may apply depending on your wireless carrier plan.
Opt-Out
You may opt out at any time by:
Reply HELP to any message for assistance.
Rescue Alert does not sell, rent, or share your phone number for marketing purposes.
We do not send promotional or fundraising messages without separate express consent.
With your consent, we may send push notifications to your device regarding rescue alerts and account activity. You may disable push notifications through your device’s system settings at any time.
We use collected information to:
We do not use personal data for unrelated advertising purposes.
We may share information:
All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
We do not sell personal information.
Your information is stored on secure servers located in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
Inactive accounts may be deleted after a reasonable period.
You may request deletion of your account and associated data by emailing info@rescueforce.org.
Please send the request from the email associated with your account.
If you no longer have access to that email, we will provide alternative verification methods.
We will process deletion requests within a reasonable timeframe unless retention is required by law.
We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
The Service is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us.
Our web-based services do not use tracking cookies. We may use basic analytics to understand usage patterns.
The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
Contact us to exercise these rights.
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. Rescue Force does not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact info@rescueforce.org.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Rescue Force
info@rescueforce.org
https://rescueforce.org