Privacy Policy
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The Longview Police Foundation ("Longview Police Foundation," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information collected through longviewpolicefoundation.com (the "Website"). By using this Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information you voluntarily provide to us when you: Contact us through a website form Subscribe to email updates Make a donation Express interest in volunteering Inquire about corporate partnerships or sponsorships Participate in Foundation events or initiatives Otherwise communicate with the Longview Police Foundation Depending on how you interact with the Website, information you provide may include: Name Email address Phone number Organization or company name Mailing address Donation information Information included in messages or inquiries Communication preferences We may also collect certain information automatically when you visit the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, approximate location, referring website, and information about how you interact with the Website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use information we collect to: Respond to questions and inquiries Process and acknowledge donations Provide donation receipts Communicate with donors and supporters Send requested newsletters or updates Coordinate volunteer opportunities Respond to corporate partnership or sponsorship inquiries Communicate about Foundation events and initiatives Improve our Website and online services Understand Website usage and visitor engagement Maintain Website security Meet applicable legal, accounting, and administrative requirements We will use personal information for legitimate Foundation purposes and will not use it for purposes unrelated to our activities without appropriate notice or, where required, your consent.
3. Donations
Donations made through the Website may be processed by a third-party donation or payment service. Payment information such as credit or debit card numbers may be collected and processed directly by the applicable payment provider rather than being stored on our Website. The Foundation does not intend to store complete payment-card information on its own Website systems. The applicable third-party provider's privacy policy and terms may also apply to information submitted through its donation platform.
4. Email Communications
If you choose to subscribe to updates from the Longview Police Foundation, we may use your email address to send information about: Foundation initiatives Community events Fundraising opportunities Programs and projects News and announcements Ways to support the Foundation You may unsubscribe from non-essential email communications at any time by using the unsubscribe option included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
5. Contact Forms
Information submitted through our contact forms may be used to respond to your inquiry and to communicate with you regarding the subject of your request. For example, you may contact us regarding: Donations Corporate partnerships Sponsorship opportunities Volunteering Foundation events General information Please do not submit sensitive personal information through our general contact forms unless specifically requested.
6. Cookies and Analytics
Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to provide functionality, understand Website usage, improve performance, and maintain security. We may also use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with the Website, including information such as pages viewed, traffic sources, device type, and general usage patterns. Analytics and cookie technologies may be provided by third-party services. Where applicable, you may be able to control or disable certain cookies through your browser settings or available Website privacy controls. Disabling cookies may affect certain Website functionality.
7. Third-Party Services
Our Website may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites and services, including: Donation/payment platforms Social media platforms Email communication services Analytics services Scheduling or event services Other services that support Foundation operations These third parties may collect or process information according to their own privacy policies. The Longview Police Foundation does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
8. Sharing of Information
The Longview Police Foundation does not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information when reasonably necessary to: Provide services you request Process donations or payments Operate and maintain the Website Send requested communications Provide technical or administrative services Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests Protect the rights, safety, security, or property of the Foundation, our users, or others Third-party service providers may have access to information only as reasonably necessary to perform services on our behalf.