Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

About National Animal News

National Animal News is a mission-driven media platform dedicated to reporting on animal cruelty, rescues, justice cases, and advocacy efforts. Our team works to increase awareness, inspire public engagement, and support stronger protections for animals through factual reporting and compassionate storytelling.

— Janelle Babington, CEO

Terms of Use

Updated: September 24, 2025
Site: https://www.nationalanimalnews.com
Published by: AnimalVictory.org
Donation Partner: AnimalVictoryFund.org (501(c)(3), EIN 92-1396946)

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using NationalAnimalNews.com (“Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

2. Purpose of the Site

NationalAnimalNews.com exists to raise awareness about animal cruelty cases, publish news updates, and support advocacy efforts. We report on cases nationwide, share petitions related to animal justice, and provide tools for readers to support animal welfare initiatives.

3. Ownership and Operation

National Animal News is operated by Animal Victory, a mission-driven for-profit advocacy organization. The Site publishes news stories, case updates, and awareness content and may occasionally link to petitions hosted by Animal Victory.

Donations and Tax-Deductibility

Although National Animal News is owned by Animal Victory, all donations made through this Site are processed by the Animal Victory Disaster & Abuse Fund (AVDAF), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
👉 Therefore, donations made on NationalAnimalNews.com are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Petitions linked within articles are published by Animal Victory (for-profit). Donations on this Site do not support Animal Victory’s for-profit operations.

How Our Affiliate Structure Works (Transparency)

AVDAF and Animal Victory share certain marketing, administrative, and technical resources to reduce costs and expand impact. This collaboration allows more funds to reach animals in need while maintaining strict financial separation:

Donations to AVDAF support nonprofit programs (disaster relief, emergency aid, crisis intervention, and animal assistance).
AVDAF may share overhead resources with the for-profit affiliate, but
Donations to AVDAF do not fund for-profit revenue or profit-generating activities.
Donations made directly to Animal Victory (for-profit) are NOT tax-deductible.

Together, National Animal News, Animal Victory, and AVDAF form a mission-aligned ecosystem where journalism, advocacy, and nonprofit support work together to protect animals and drive positive change.

4. User Conduct

By using this Site, you agree not to:

Post unlawful, abusive, defamatory, or threatening content
Share misinformation or impersonate others
Upload copyrighted material without permission
Use the Site for advertising, spamming, or commercial solicitation
Disrupt or interfere with the Site or other users

Hate Policy

We maintain a respectful, inclusive environment. Hate speech, harassment, discrimination, or incitement of violence based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, or any protected status is strictly prohibited.
We reserve the right to remove content or restrict access that violates this policy.

To report violations, contact us at [insert contact email].

5. Petitions and Public Comments

If you choose to sign a petition linked from the Site:

You may be asked to provide name, city, state, and email
Your first name, city, and state may be made public unless you opt to sign anonymously
Petition data may be shared with lawmakers, campaigns, or media outlets
We do not guarantee specific legal outcomes from any petition effort

6. Donations

All donations made on NationalAnimalNews.com are:

Processed by AnimalVictoryFund.org (AVDAF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law
Used to support nonprofit programs, including disaster relief, emergency care, rescue assistance, and awareness initiatives, unless otherwise designated

Donation processing is handled securely through trusted third-party payment providers. The privacy policies of both this Site and AnimalVictoryFund.org apply to the handling of donor 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
Do not copy full articles or distribute modified content without permission.
Animal Victory/National Animal News stories or petitions may contain graphic images, videos, and text depicting animal abuse.
Viewer discretion is strongly advised.
The content is intended to raise awareness and promote justice, but may be distressing to some viewers.
By proceeding, you acknowledge that you understand and accept the sensitive nature of this material.

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: infot@animalvictory.org

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: July 7, 2025
Site: https://www.nationalanimalnews.com
Published by: AnimalVictory.org
Donation Partner: AnimalVictoryFund.org #88-3617975

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. #88-3617975

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 security measures to protect 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 in accordance with U.S. laws.

10. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. 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: info@animalvictory.org

Business Transfers

If 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 allowed to opt out if legally required.