Privacy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 1, 2026

This page is maintained by the Firefighters Care Foundation to explain how we handle information collected through our website and donation activities. It is not a legal notice or certification and should not be relied on as legal advice.

Who we are

The Firefighters Care Foundation ("FCF," "we," "us") is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 41-3310497). This policy describes what information we collect through our website and programs, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information we collect

  • Contact details you provide voluntarily — such as name, email address, and message content — when you email us, sign up for the Guardian Program, or complete a form.
  • Donation and membership details processed by our third-party payment and merchandise partners. We do not store full payment card numbers on our systems.
  • Basic technical data that your browser sends automatically, such as device type, general location, and pages visited, used to keep the site secure and functional.

How we use information

  • To respond to inquiries and follow up on requests.
  • To process donations, memberships, and merchandise orders.
  • To send occasional updates about foundation outings and events to Guardians who have opted in.
  • To protect the security and integrity of the site.

Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share limited information only with service providers that help us operate the foundation — for example, payment processors and our merchandise partner — and only as needed to deliver those services or comply with the law.

Retention

We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes above, to meet our recordkeeping obligations as a nonprofit, or as required by law.

Your choices

You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you by emailing us. You can unsubscribe from Guardian emails at any time.

Children

Our site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated "Last updated" date above.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email supportfcf@gmail.com.