Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 15, 2026
Alexs Bar (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit our website https://www.alexs-bar.com/ or communicate with us, including via SMS.

Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
  • Communication Information: Messages you send us through forms, email, or SMS
  • Volunteer / Supporter Information: Information provided when signing up for volunteering, fostering, donations, or event participation
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and basic website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)

How We Collect Information
Information is collected when you:
  • Fill out forms on our website
  • Contact us via email, phone, or SMS
  • Sign up for updates, volunteering, events, or services
  • Interact with our website through cookies or similar technologies

How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
  • Respond to inquiries and provide requested services
  • Communicate about animal care, rescue efforts, events, volunteering, and organizational updates
  • Send appointment reminders, operational notices, and service-related messages
  • Improve our website and outreach efforts
  • Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
SMS consent and phone numbers are NOT shared with any third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
We may share information only when necessary to:
  • Operate our website or services (e.g., hosting or messaging platforms)
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect the rights and safety of Alexs Bar and the public
All service providers are required to keep your information confidential.

SMS Communications & Consent
If you consent to receive SMS messages from Alexs Bar, you agree to receive organizational updates, animal care notifications, volunteer communications, appointment reminders, and event-related messages from us.
  • Reply STOP to opt out at any time
  • Reply HELP for support
  • Message & data rates may apply
  • Messaging frequency may vary
  • Visit   https://www.alexs-bar.com/privacy to see our privacy policy and terms and conditions.
Your consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchase or donation.

Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

Your Choices
You may:
  • Opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP
  • Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information
  • Disable cookies through your browser settings

Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Como Critters
Website: https://www.alexs-bar.com/
Email: info@alexs-bar.com
Phone: 503-665-3400