Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Western Cuyahoga FOP Foundation ("Western FOP," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website www.westernfop.lat (the "Site") and is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, and community members. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Site or interact with our foundation.

Western Cuyahoga FOP Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with its principal place of business at 27243 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070-4033, United States.

By using our Site and services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Donor Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details when you make a donation.
• Contact Information: Full name, email address, phone number, and message content when you submit inquiries or contact forms.
• Event Registration: Information provided when registering for events, including dietary preferences and special accommodations.
• Volunteer Data: Details shared when applying to volunteer, including skills, availability, and background information.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the Site, referring URLs, and interactions with our content.
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.
• Cookies: We use essential and analytics cookies as described in Section 6.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Donation Processing: To process and acknowledge your contributions, issue tax receipts, and maintain donor records.
• Communication: To respond to inquiries, share updates about our programs and events, and send newsletters (with your consent).
• Service Improvement: To analyze website usage, improve our content, and enhance user experience.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with nonprofit reporting requirements, tax regulations, and applicable laws.
• Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security threats.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For individuals in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we process personal data based on consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interests, or legal obligation as applicable. You may withdraw consent at any time.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Payment processors, email delivery services, and analytics providers who are contractually bound to protect your data.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger or acquisition, with advance notice.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies for basic Site functionality and analytics cookies to understand usage patterns. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL/TLS encryption, secure server infrastructure, and restricted access controls to protect your personal information. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

8. Your Rights (CCPA & GDPR)

California Residents (CCPA)

You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, opt out of sales (we do not sell data), and non-discrimination for exercising your rights.

EEA & UK Residents (GDPR)

You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, export your data, and object to processing. Contact us to exercise these rights. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Donor records are retained in accordance with IRS requirements (typically 7 years). When no longer needed, data is securely destroyed or anonymized.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards for such transfers.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

14. Developer Information

This website is operated on behalf of Western FOP, a brand of the Western Cuyahoga FOP Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in North Olmsted, Ohio. The developer of this Site is Western Cuyahoga FOP Foundation. For inquiries regarding the operation of this website or the processing of personal information, please contact us using the details in Section 15.

15. Contact Information

• Organization: Western Cuyahoga FOP Foundation
• Address: 27243 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070-4033, United States
• Email: chats@westernfop.lat
• Phone: +1 (662) 870-5554
• Website: www.westernfop.lat

We will acknowledge receipt of your privacy request within 10 business days and respond substantively within the timeframe required by applicable law.