Our Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 30th, 2024

This Privacy Policy outlines how the Fire Safety Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects the personal information of individuals ("you," "your") who interact with our organization, including website visitors, donors, volunteers, and event attendees.

1. Information We Collect

   1. Personal Information: We may collect personal information from you, such as:

      1. Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address

      2. Demographic Information: Age, gender, location

      3. Donation Information: Donation amount, payment method, billing address

      4. Volunteer Information: Availability, skills, interests

      5. Event Registration Information: Name, email address, contact information, dietary restrictions (if applicable)

      6. Communication Preferences: Email subscriptions, text message alerts

   2. Website Usage Information: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device1 and browsing activity, such as:

      1. IP address

      2. Browser type and version

      3. Operating system

      4. Pages visited

      5. Date and time of visit

2. How We Collect Information

   1. Directly from You: We collect information directly from you when you:

      1. Make a donation

      2. Register for an event

      3. Volunteer for our organization

      4. Contact us through our website or by phone

      5. Subscribe to our newsletter

   2. Automatically: We may collect information automatically through cookies and other tracking technologies.

   3. How We Use Your Information

3. We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

   1. To process donations: To process and acknowledge your donations, and to issue tax receipts.

   2. To manage volunteers: To recruit, train, and manage volunteers.

   3. To communicate with you: To send you newsletters, event invitations, and other communications.

   4. To improve our services: To analyze website traffic and improve our website and services.

   5. To comply with legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

   2. 1. We may disclose your personal information to:

         1. Third-party service providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with our operations, such as payment processors, email2 marketing platforms, and website hosting providers.

      2. Law enforcement and other authorities: We may disclose your information to law enforcement or other authorities as required by law or when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights or the rights of others.

5. Data Security

   1. We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, and disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure.4

6. Children's Privacy

   1. Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

7. 7. Your Rights

   1. You may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [rtimmellw@gmail.com]

8. 8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

   1. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting8 the updated policy on our website.

9. 9. Contact Us

   1. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [rtimmellw@gmail.com]

10. Disclaimer: This is a sample privacy policy and may not be suitable for all organizations. You should consult with an attorney to ensure that your privacy policy complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

11. This privacy policy provides a basic framework for the Fire Safety Foundation. It's crucial to review and adjust this policy to accurately reflect your organization's specific data collection, usage, and disclosure practices.