Privacy
Action for Animals
Last updated: September 2, 2025
Action for Animals ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through compliance with this policy. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information:
When you download or use our mobile application, Action for Animals (“App”);
Any email, text, or other electronic messages that you send to us.
(Collectively, these services are referred to as our "Service" or "Services.")
Please read this policy carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information and how we will treat it. By using Action for Animals, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
Information Collected
We collect the following types of information:
Public Representative Information: The app uses publicly available contact information for U.S. Senators and House members, including phone numbers and addresses. This is not private data.
User Location: Coarse location information may be collected to help identify federal representatives. Users can also manually enter an address or ZIP code.
Usage Data: Includes app interactions such as which calls have been made or which issues users have viewed.
Device Information: May include device type and OS version for functionality and performance purposes.
We do not collect personal information such as your name, email, phone number, or contacts.
How We Collect Information
Directly from You: When you enter a ZIP code or address.
Automatically: Usage and device information are collected automatically for app functionality and crash reporting.
Through Your Device: Location information is collected only if you allow it.
Use of Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide and improve the Service.
Ensure app functionality, minimize crashes, and improve performance.
Provide push notifications on critical legislative issues (optional; can be disabled).
Understand usage patterns for analytics purposes.
We do not use data for advertising, marketing, or sharing with third parties for tracking.
Service Providers and Disclosure
We may disclose aggregated, non-identifiable information to third parties. We may also use third-party services for analytics or app hosting. These providers are bound to keep your information secure.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.
Location Information
We may collect coarse location information to determine your federal representatives. You can enable or disable location services at any time via your device settings.
Cookies and Tracking
Our app does not use cookies or trackers for advertising purposes. Any third-party tools used are only for app analytics and performance improvements.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data. However, no transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our Service is intended for users 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn of such data collection, we will take steps to remove it.
Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have rights to:
Access and delete certain data.
Correct inaccuracies.
Limit certain data processing.
For any questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at howdyxfa@gmail.com.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is effective as of September 2, 2025. We may update it periodically. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Action for Animals
howdyxfa@gmail.com
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