Who We Are
Wildlife Rehab Guide (wildliferehab.pages.dev) is an independent informational website providing plain-language guides to wildlife rehabilitation permit requirements across the United States. We are not affiliated with any government agency, wildlife organization, or regulatory body.
Information We Collect
Analytics (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use this site. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data including pages visited, time on site, general geographic location (country and region level only), device type, browser, and referral source. This data does not personally identify you. Google Analytics sets cookies on your browser to track sessions. You can opt out at any time using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising (Google AdSense)
This site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites across the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or aboutads.info. We do not control which specific ads are served by Google AdSense.
Contact Form
If you submit a message through our contact form, the information you provide (name, email address, subject, and message) is transmitted to us via Formspree, a third-party form processing service. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list or share your information with third parties. Formspree's privacy policy is available at formspree.io.
Cookies
This site uses the following cookies: Google Analytics cookies (for usage analytics) and Google AdSense cookies (for advertising). No login, account registration, or personal information submission is required to use this site. The interactive tools on this site — the Permit Pathway Finder and Facility Pre-Inspection Checklist — process all data locally in your browser and do not transmit or store any information.
Affiliate Links
This site participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. When you click an Amazon affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links are clearly identified on pages where they appear.
Information We Do Not Collect
We do not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifying information unless you voluntarily contact us through the contact form. We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We do not use tracking technology beyond Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and Formspree as described above.
Third-Party Links
This site links to external websites including state wildlife agency sites, USFWS resources, NWRA, IWRC, and other organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. Links to external sites are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute endorsements.
Your Privacy Rights
California Residents (CCPA)
California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected about them, the right to delete personal information, the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights. To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us using the contact form.
Other U.S. State Privacy Rights
Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws have similar rights to access, correct, delete, and opt out of certain processing of personal information. We honor these rights upon verified request submitted through our contact form.
All Users
You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the browser add-on linked above. You may opt out of personalized Google advertising through Google Ad Settings. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.
Data Retention
Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months per our account settings. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and are then deleted. We do not maintain databases of user information.
Children
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through our contact form, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Security
This site is served over HTTPS. Contact form data is transmitted via Formspree using industry-standard encryption. We take reasonable measures to protect information submitted through our contact form, though no transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of this site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
Questions or requests regarding this privacy policy can be submitted through our contact form.