Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Terms of Use

Effective Date: July 7, 2025

Site: https://www.nationalanimalnews.com
Published by: AnimalVictory.org
Donation Partner: AnimalVictoryFund.org (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit)

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to NationalAnimalNews.com (“Site”), a news and advocacy platform published by Animal Victory (“AnimalVictory.org,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site, including articles, petitions, videos, user comments, and donation tools.

By using this Site, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree, do not use the Site.

2. Purpose of the Site

NationalAnimalNews.com exists to raise awareness and drive action around animal cruelty cases, advocacy campaigns, and public petitions. We publish original reporting, share case updates, and facilitate activism and fundraising on behalf of animal welfare causes.

3. Ownership and Operation

NationalAnimalNews.com is owned and operated by Animal Victory, and donations through this platform are tax-deductible through AnimalVictoryFund.org, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

4. User Conduct

By using this Site, you agree not to:

Post or submit unlawful, threatening, defamatory, or abusive content
Share false information or impersonate others
Upload copyrighted materials without permission
Use the Site for commercial, spamming, or advertising purposes
Interfere with the Site’s operation or other users’ experience

We reserve the right to remove content or restrict access for any behavior we deem harmful, inappropriate, or disruptive.

5. Petitions and Public Comments

When signing a petition:

You may be asked to provide your name, city, state, and email address
Your first name, city, and state may be made public unless you choose to sign anonymously
Petitions may be shared with lawmakers, media, or campaign targets to support advocacy goals
We do not guarantee specific legal or legislative outcomes from any petition effort

6. Donations

Donations made through the Site are:

Processed by AnimalVictoryFund.org, a registered U.S. nonprofit (EIN: [Insert EIN])
Tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law
Used to support ongoing campaigns, rescue partnerships, and awareness projects unless otherwise designated

Donation processing is handled securely via trusted third-party platforms. Our Privacy Policy and the policies of AnimalVictoryFund.org govern the collection and use of donation information.

7. Intellectual Property

All original content—including articles, videos, images, and site design—is owned by Animal Victory or its content partners. You may:

Share article links and quotes with attribution
Not copy full articles or distribute modified content without permission

8. Third-Party Content and Links

The Site may include links to other websites or services. Animal Victory is not responsible for the content, data policies, or practices of third parties.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no guarantees regarding:

Accuracy or completeness of articles
Outcomes of campaigns or petitions
Uninterrupted or error-free access to the Site

10. Limitation of Liability

Animal Victory and its affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages arising from:

Use or inability to use the Site
User-generated content
Reliance on information published on the Site

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted here, and your continued use of the Site after updates constitutes agreement to the new terms.

12. Contact Information

Animal Victory
Publisher of NationalAnimalNews.com
1319 Military Cutoff Road, Unit 101, Suite CC
Wilmington, NC 28403
Email: Contact@nationalanimalnews.com

✅ PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: July 7, 2025
Site: https://www.nationalanimalnews.com
Published by: AnimalVictory.org
Donation Partner: AnimalVictoryFund.org

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how NationalAnimalNews.com, operated by Animal Victory, collects, uses, shares, and protects your information. Donations made through the Site are processed by AnimalVictoryFund.org, a registered 501(c)(3) organization.

By using the Site, you agree to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect:

Personal Information: When you sign a petition, comment, contact us, or make a donation, we may collect your name, email, city, state, and donation amount.
Automatically Collected Data: We collect IP addresses, browser and device information, and site usage through cookies and analytics.

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 13.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Publish and support petitions and campaign activity
Process donations and issue receipts (via AnimalVictoryFund.org)
Respond to inquiries and provide support
Email your updates or advocacy alerts (you may opt out at any time)
Improve the Site and monitor performance

4. How We Share Your Information

We may sell or rent your information.

We may share your data:

With government officials, media, or other organizations to advance petition goals
With AnimalVictoryFund.org for donation processing and legal compliance
With service providers (e.g., payment processors, email tools)
If required by law or legal process
With other business affiliates

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and tracking tools to:

Understand site usage
Improve site speed and performance
Support targeted advocacy efforts

You can disable cookies via your browser settings, though doing so may affect functionality.

6. Donations and Security

Donations are processed securely by third parties (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) under the control of AnimalVictoryFund.org. We do not store credit card numbers or sensitive payment information.

We utilize SSL encryption and employ industry-standard safeguards to safeguard your data.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data
Opt out of emails at any time
Ask to remove your name from petitions or comments
Request that your information not be publicly displayed

8. Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites linked to our platform, including social media, news sources, or donation platforms.

9. International Users

This Site is operated in the U.S. If you are accessing it from outside the U.S., your information will be transferred and processed by U.S. laws.

10. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post updates to this page with the new effective date.

11. Contact Us

Animal Victory
Publisher of NationalAnimalNews.com
1319 Military Cutoff Road, Unit 101, Suite CC
Wilmington, NC 28403
Email: contact@nationalanimalnews.com

Business Transfers

In the event that AnimalVictory.org, NationalAnimalNews.com, or AnimalVictoryFund.org is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, reorganization, or other corporate transaction, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

If such a transfer occurs, your personal information will remain subject to the terms of this Privacy Policy (or any successor policy that offers equal or greater protection), unless you are notified otherwise and given the opportunity to opt out if legally required.