Foundation for Equine Veterinary Education
Last updated: 28th November, 2025
1. Introduction
The Foundation for Equine Veterinary Education (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, sign up for training, make a donation, or engage with our programs .
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
a. Information You Provide Directly
This includes:
- Name
- Email address
- Whether you are a horse owner or veterinarian
- Payment information when making donations
- Questions, comments, or messages you submit through forms
- Any information voluntarily provided during training registrations or newsletter sign-ups
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Cookies or similar tracking technologies
This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide access to free educational resources for horse owners and veterinarians
- Send newsletters, training updates, and communications you subscribe to
- Respond to questions and support requests submitted via website forms
- Process donations and provide tax receipts
- Improve our website, programs, and outreach
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
4. Legal Basis (for EU/UK visitors)
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract (e.g., delivering requested training)
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate interest in improving our programs and supporting equine welfare
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share personal information with:
- Service providers who support website hosting, email marketing, or payment processing
- Donor management platforms
- Regulatory authorities if required by law
All third-party partners are required to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide us.
We never sell personal information.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve functionality, analyze usage, and remember your preferences. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function correctly.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse, including:
- Encrypted storage where possible
- Access controls
- Secure payment portals
No system is 100% secure, but we strive to meet or exceed industry standards.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide requested services
- Fulfill legal and financial record-keeping requirements
- Support ongoing donor or member relationships
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 10).
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website and training are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent
- Request a copy of your data
- Opt out of marketing communications
To make a request, please contact us at: support@equineveteducation.com
11. International Data Transfers
As a global educational nonprofit, we may store or process data in countries outside your own. We take steps to ensure your data remains protected regardless of location.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Policy or would like to exercise your rights:
Foundation for Equine Veterinary Education
Email: support@equineveteducation.com