Transparency, Governance & Trust
Privacy Policy, Nonprofit Disclosures & Veterinary Disclaimer
Last updated: November 2026
1. Nonprofit Governance & Tax-Exempt Status
Sakura Shiba Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization headquartered in Miami, FL (Federal EIN: XX-XXXXXXX). Our public-benefit mission is dedicated exclusively to companion animal neurological awareness, early detection education, senior pet advocacy, shelter awareness kits, and free caregiver support programs.
2. Educational Veterinary Disclaimer
All articles, checklists, and interactive tools on sakurashibafoundation.org—including the Interactive Symptom Checker, Care Journal stories, and Printable Vet Visit Guide—are provided strictly for general educational awareness. They do not constitute clinical veterinary diagnosis or treatment advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian or board-certified veterinary neurologist (DACVIM - Neurology) regarding your pet's health, and seek 24/7 emergency veterinary care immediately for active seizures, collapse, breathing distress, or sudden paralysis.
3. Information We Collect & Donor Privacy
We collect only personal information you voluntarily submit—such as your name, email address, pet tribute dedication, or volunteer/partner inquiry notes. We never sell, rent, trade, or share supporter or donor email lists with external marketers. You may request correction or deletion of your contact information or tribute entry at any time.
4. Privacy-Respecting Analytics & Security
All traffic to our website is encrypted via HTTPS/TLS. When aggregate analytics or Google Ad Grants conversion measurement are enabled, IP anonymization is enforced to evaluate how effectively our educational guides reach pet parents in need without invasive cross-site profiling.
5. Independent Specialist Directory
Our Early Detection Center lists accredited veterinary neurology hospitals in South Florida solely as an unpaid public service. The Sakura Shiba Foundation accepts zero referral fees or commercial commissions from listed clinics.