Privacy Policy
The Hill Country Fire Coalition of Texas (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website, [www.hcfcoftx.com] (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.
By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily:
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Name
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Email address
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Mailing address
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Phone number
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Payment or donation information (if applicable)
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Any other personal information submitted via forms on our Site
b. Non-Personal Information Automatically Collected:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Pages visited and time spent on the Site
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Referring website
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Other anonymous usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
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Communicate with you about our programs, events, or services
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Send you newsletters or updates (if you opt in)
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Process donations or registrations
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Respond to inquiries or support requests
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Improve our website and understand user behavior
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Meet legal or regulatory obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and track usage patterns. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit some functionality of the Site.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools or services (e.g., for donations, email marketing, or analytics) that collect or process data on our behalf. These providers are only given the information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect your data.
Examples include:
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Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)
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Email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)
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Website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request corrections or updates to your data
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Opt out of marketing communications at any time
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Request deletion of your data (subject to legal and operational requirements)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [your contact email].
7. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Hill Country Fire Coalition of Texas
Email: info@hcfcoftx.com
Phone: (830) 326-9031