Atlas Assistance Dogs® Privacy Policy
Atlas Assistance Dogs places a high priority on protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy was created in order to
demonstrate Atlas’ firm commitment to the privacy of our website users and to be transparent in describing the
types of information collected by the Atlas website, www.atlasdog.org, and how this information is used.
What personally identifiable information do we collect from people who visit our website?
Contact Form
Atlas receives only the information entered by the user, including, potentially, name, email address,
phone number, user’s specific area of interest or inquiry, how the user heard of us, and the user’s
comments or message.
Donations
Donations made through the Atlas website are processed by a secure third-party payment processing
system. Atlas receives the donor’s name and email address. Atlas does not receive credit card
information.
Purchases
Items purchased directly from Atlas through the website Store are processed by a secure third-party
payment system. Atlas receives contact information, including name, mailing address, email address,
phone number, and items purchased. Atlas does not receive credit card information.
Items purchased through the website Store from an Atlas partner (Bold Lead Designs, Karen Pryor
Academy, Amazon, Puppy Culture, Chewy) are processed directly by the partner. Atlas does not receive
credit card information. Partners provide Atlas with contact information, including name, mailing address,
email address, phone number, and items purchased.
What information is collected through technology?
Atlas has access to site logs that provide the following information for users accessing our sites:
- IP address
- Browser
- Whether mobile or desktop
- Type of computer (Mac or PC)
- Pages visited
- Time on page
- Where the user was referred from (e.g., Google, Edge, etc.)
- Search terms used to reach our site
Cookies: Atlas does not collect, store, or use cookies. Depending on the browser and user settings, the browser
may cache cookies locally or in the cloud.
How We Use and Share Information
Atlas does not provide, sell, or rent email addresses or other personal information to anyone outside the
organization.
Personal Information: We use your personal information to respond to your inquiries and requests submitted
through the contact page; send periodic communications such as updates, newsletters, and fundraising appeals;
and tailor our communications and services.
You may choose to opt out of receiving communications from Atlas at any time if you do not wish to receive our
messages.
Individuals who want to apply for a specific Atlas program (Client, Atlas Certified Trainer, or Atlas Team Facilitator)
will complete a separate application. Data in application forms and associated information will be protected under
Atlas’ Sensitive Information Policy. That policy ensures that only designated Atlas volunteers and employees may
have access to personal information and that they may only access records needed to perform their specific duties
at Atlas. A copy of the Sensitive Information is available upon request to info@atlasdog.org.
Usage Data from Site Logs: This usage data may be processed for the purposes of analyzing the use of the website
and services in order to improve our website and services.