One Love Animal Rescue – App Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 12/2/2025
This Privacy Policy explains how One Love Animal Rescue & Sanctuary (“One Love,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information within the One Love App—our internal application used only by One Love volunteers, fosters, directors, and staff.

This app is not sold or distributed to the public and is used solely to support the operations of One Love Animal Rescue.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect the minimum information necessary for volunteers and fosters to use the app.

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you create an account or use features in the app, we collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Password you create for login

1.2 Information Related to Rescue Operations

When using the app’s features, you may also submit:

  • Animal notes and behavior updates
  • Photos of animals (taken with your camera or uploaded from your device)
  • Supply requests (for fosters and volunteers)
  • Task updates and progress

1.3 No Sensitive or Unnecessary Data

We do not collect:

  • Location data
  • Payment information
  • Contact lists
  • Device identifiers
  • Advertising data
  • Health data
  • Analytics or tracking data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide only for internal rescue operations, including:

  • Managing volunteer and foster tasks
  • Receiving and reviewing supply requests
  • Updating animal records
  • Uploading and storing animal photos
  • Communicating with you about rescue needs
  • Monitoring the status of animals in care

We do not use your data for advertising, analytics, or marketing purposes.

3. Who Can See Your Data

Your data is not public and is never shared with other volunteers.

Only the following people can access information submitted through the app:

  • One Love Rescue directors
  • Authorized rescue staff
  • System administrators who maintain our private server/NAS

We do not sell, share, or disclose your information to third parties.

4. Data Storage & Security

All app data is stored on our private One Love server/NAS, physically owned and maintained by One Love Animal Rescue.

We use reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect your information, including secure account login, access controls, and encrypted server connections where applicable.

5. Permissions Used by the App

To function as intended, the app requires access to:

  • Camera – to take photos of animals
  • Photo Library – to upload existing images
  • Notifications – to send task reminders or updates

We do not request access to your location, contacts, microphone, or any unnecessary device features.

6. Data Retention

We keep your account data for as long as you remain an active volunteer or foster.

Animal-related notes and photos may be archived as part of permanent rescue records to ensure accurate history for current and future adopters.

7. How to Request Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your account or personal information at any time.

You can:

  • Visit the Account Deletion page on our website (coming soon), or
  • Email us at info@oneloveanimals.com

Once deleted, your login information and personal profile will be removed from our system. Operational animal records you created (such as notes or photos) may remain for rescue continuity.

8. Children’s Privacy

The One Love App is intended only for adult volunteers and approved fosters.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes to the app or rescue operations. The updated date will always be shown at the top of this page.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact:

One Love Animal Rescue & Sanctuary
📧 info@oneloveanimals.com
📍 Based in Southern California
🌐 https://oneloveanimals.org