Privacy Policy

Effective date: March 6, 2026

Operator: Food System Innovations, a program of Humane America Animal Foundation ("we," "us," "our")

1) Information we collect

Information you provide. We collect information you choose to provide, such as when you sign up for email updates, make a donation, contact us, or submit forms (for example: name, email address, mailing address, and anything you include in your message).

Donation information. If you make a donation through the Site, your payment is processed by a third-party payment processor. We do not store credit card numbers or bank account details on our servers. We may retain your name, contact information, donation amount, and date for recordkeeping, tax receipt, and acknowledgment purposes.

Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, we (and our service providers) may automatically collect information such as device/browser information, pages viewed, approximate location derived from IP (general region), and timestamps. We may use cookies or similar technologies to operate the Site and understand usage.

Analytics. We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use the Site and improve it.

2) How we use information

We use information to:

Operate and improve the Site
Process and acknowledge donations
Respond to messages and requests
Send email updates you request and manage unsubscribes
Understand Site usage in aggregate (analytics)
Maintain security and comply with law

3) How we share information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

Service providers that help operate the Site and communications (for example: website hosting, donation processing, forms/CRM, email delivery, and analytics). They may use information only to provide services to us.
Legal/safety purposes (to comply with law, respond to lawful requests, or protect rights, safety, and security).

We do not share personal information with third parties for their own direct marketing purposes.

In the event the organization or its assets are acquired or transferred, the information we have collected may be transferred to the new owner.

4) Your choices

Email. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in our emails. We may keep a suppression list so we can honor your opt-out.

Cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not work properly.

5) Do Not Track and third-party tracking

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is no consistent industry standard for responding to it, so we do not respond to DNT signals at this time. We use third-party services, and these providers may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites when you use the Site.

6) Links to other websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7) Data retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described above and for legitimate operational, legal, or accounting needs.

8) Security

We use reasonable safeguards designed to protect information, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Donations are processed through reputable, well-established payment processors.

9) Children's privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10) Processing in the United States

Information we collect is processed and stored in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information will be transferred to and governed by U.S. law.

11) Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the effective date above.

12) State nonprofit disclosures

A copy of the latest financial report, registration filed by this organization, and a description of our programs and activities may be obtained by contacting us at: 310 N. Indian Hill Blvd., #800, Claremont, CA 91711. Food System Innovations is a dba of Humane America Animal Foundation, which was formed in the state of California. If you are a resident of one of the following states, you may obtain financial information directly from the state agency.

Certain states require written disclosures for nonprofit organizations soliciting contributions. Individual state disclosures are below.

Florida: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-435-7352 (800-HELP-FLA), OR VISITING www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Florida Registration #CH42233

Georgia: A full and fair description of our programs and our financial statement summary is available upon request at the address indicated below.

Maryland: For the cost of copies and postage, from the Office of the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of Humane America Animal Foundation may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State's office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement.

Nevada: Contributions may be tax deductible pursuant to the provisions of sec. 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. §170(c).

New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING (973) 504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT.

New York: Upon request, from the Attorney General's Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005, 1-212-416-8686 or www.charitiesnys.com.

North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-919-814-5400. The license is not an endorsement by the state.

Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Humane America Animal Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999.

Virginia: From the State Office of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.

Washington: From the Secretary of State at 1-800-332-4483 or http://www.sos.wa.gov/charities/

West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305.

Wisconsin: A financial statement of the charitable organization disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue and expenses for the preceding fiscal year will be provided to any person upon request.

REGISTRATION WITH A STATE AGENCY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THAT STATE.

13) Contact

For privacy questions or requests, please use the contact form on this Site or write to:

Food System Innovations

c/o Humane America Animal Foundation

310 N. Indian Hill Blvd., #800

Claremont, CA 91711