Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

Privacy Policy

This website, wearegapc.com (the "Site"), is operated by Global Animal Protection Consulting LLC ("GAPC," "we," "us," or "our"), a Florida limited liability company. This Privacy Policy describes the information we collect through the Site, how we use it, and the rights available to you under applicable law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (the "CCPA/CPRA") and the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (Fla. Stat. § 501.701–501.721, the "FDBR").

1. Information We Collect

The Site is an informational website. We do not offer user accounts. We collect only the following limited categories of information:

• Contact form submissions. If you choose to contact us through the Site's contact form, we collect the information you voluntarily provide: your name, email address, phone number (optional), organization (optional), the topic you select, and the content of your message.
• Mailing list subscriptions. If you choose to join our professionals mailing list, we collect the email address you voluntarily submit. Subscription requests are reviewed and approved by an administrator before you are added. The list runs on mailing-list software (GNU Mailman) on our own server, and subscriber addresses are not shared with third parties or visible to other subscribers.
• Server and hosting logs. Like most websites, our hosting infrastructure automatically records technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, the pages you view, and the date and time of your visit.
• Analytics information. We use a privacy-focused, first-party analytics system that runs on our own server. It does not use cookies, does not store IP addresses, and does not share data with any third party. It records only aggregate information: the page visited, the referring website's domain, a coarse device type, and an anonymized daily identifier that cannot be linked across days or to any individual.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information, and we do not sell personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Our online Academy is provided through a separate platform at academy.wearegapc.com. Any account you create, membership you purchase, or information you submit on that platform is handled under the terms and privacy notice presented there, not this policy.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information described above to operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site; to respond to inquiries you submit through the contact form; to send mailing-list messages you have subscribed to (you can unsubscribe at any time via the link included in each message); to understand aggregate visitor trends; and to comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information. We share information only with service providers who process it on our behalf, such as our website hosting provider, analytics providers, our form-processing provider (Web3Forms, which delivers contact form submissions to us), and our spam-prevention provider (hCaptcha). We may also disclose information where required to comply with law, enforce our rights, or protect the safety of any person.

4. Cookies & Opt-Out Preference Signals

Our analytics system does not use cookies. When you use the contact form, hCaptcha may set cookies and process technical information (such as your IP address) to distinguish humans from automated spam. You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Because we do not sell personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising, there is no sale or sharing to opt out of; however, we acknowledge opt-out preference signals such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC) to the extent required by applicable law.

5. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

To the extent the CCPA/CPRA applies to us, California residents have the right to:

• Know and access the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you;
• Delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions;
• Correct inaccurate personal information;
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell or share personal information);
• Limit the use of sensitive personal information (we do not collect sensitive personal information); and
• Non-discrimination. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.

To exercise these rights, send a written request to the postal address in Section 10 below, including your name, the state in which you reside, and a description of your request. We will verify your identity to the extent required by law and respond within 45 days, with a possible 45-day extension where permitted. You may designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf; we may require proof of the agent's authority.

6. Your Florida Privacy Rights (FDBR)

Where it applies, the Florida Digital Bill of Rights gives Florida residents rights including the rights to confirm and access, delete, and correct personal data, and to opt out of the sale of personal data or targeted advertising. We do not sell personal data or engage in targeted advertising. Florida residents may submit requests to the postal address in Section 10 below and, if a request is declined, may appeal by writing to the same address.

7. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. We do not sell the personal information of any consumer, including consumers under 16 years of age.

8. Data Retention & Security

We retain the limited information described in this policy only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes stated above, and we use commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective date" above reflects the date of the most recent revision. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact

For privacy requests and questions about this policy, write to:

Terms of Use

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of wearegapc.com (the "Site"), operated by Global Animal Protection Consulting LLC ("GAPC," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

1. Informational Purposes Only

The content on the Site, including any description of our services, is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, investigative, operational, technical, or other professional advice, and it is not a substitute for advice tailored to your circumstances. Viewing the Site, contacting us, or subscribing to our mailing list does not create a client, advisory, consulting, or professional relationship between you and GAPC. Any engagement for our services is subject to a separate written agreement signed by GAPC, and the terms of that agreement, not the Site, govern any services we provide.

2. Nature of Our Services

Global Animal Protection Consulting LLC is an animal protection consulting firm. Our services, as described on the Site, include project design and implementation, case file reviews, and expert witness reports relating to the protection of animals and crimes against animals.

GAPC is not a private investigation agency. We are not licensed private investigators, and we do not provide private investigation, security, or other licensed or regulated services. We do not conduct, run, or manage investigations. At the request of law enforcement and other authorized agencies, we advise on investigations and provide operational support; responsibility for conducting any investigation, and for all investigative, evidentiary, and charging decisions, rests solely with the requesting agency and its personnel.

Where we provide expert witness services, any opinion we give is independent and based only on the information and materials made available to us for that engagement. Nothing on the Site constitutes an expert opinion on, or an assessment of, any specific case, person, or matter.

Our online Academy is offered through a separate platform at academy.wearegapc.com. Any membership, payment, or account created through that platform is governed by the terms and privacy notice presented there.

3. Intellectual Property

The Site and all of its content, including the GAPC name, logo, text, graphics, and design, are owned by GAPC or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Except for viewing the Site for your personal, non-commercial use, no license or right to use any content or marks is granted without our prior written consent.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• use the Site in violation of any applicable law or regulation;
• scrape, harvest, or systematically extract data from the Site;
• interfere with or disrupt the Site, its servers, or its security features; or
• misrepresent your affiliation with GAPC or use our name or marks without authorization.

5. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party website, and a link does not imply our endorsement.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GAPC AND ITS MEMBERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE SITE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SITE EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US $100).

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GAPC and its members, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

9. Governing Law & Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Hillsborough County, Florida, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

10. General

If any provision of these Terms is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy above, constitute the entire agreement between you and GAPC regarding the Site. We may update these Terms at any time by posting a revised version; your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact

Questions about these Terms may be directed to: