Effective Date: 9/24/24

Thank you for visiting the Corpus Christi Police Officers’ Association website. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make donations through our site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: When you choose to make a donation, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us, you may provide personal information such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information.

• Donation Information: If you make a donation, we collect details about the amount of your contribution and related transaction details. Donations are processed securely through PayPal, and we do not store your credit card information on our servers.

• Automatically Collected Information: We may collect certain non-personal data such as IP addresses, browser types, referring pages, and device information through cookies and other technologies when you browse our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide in the following ways:

• To process donations and send receipts.

• To communicate with you about campaign updates, events, or changes to our policies.

• To improve our website’s performance and user experience.

• To comply with legal requirements related to campaign donations and reporting.

3. Payment Processing

All donations made through our website are securely processed by PayPal, a third-party payment service provider. We do not collect or store your full credit card information. PayPal collects and processes your payment details in accordance with their own privacy policies, which can be reviewed here.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers who help us manage our website, process payments, or communicate with supporters.

• Legal Compliance: We may share your information to comply with campaign finance laws or if required by law enforcement or government authorities.

5. Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. Our website uses encryption (such as SSL) to secure sensitive information like payment details. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic and improve functionality. You can set your browser to reject cookies, but some features of the site may not work properly.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data.

• Request correction or updates to your personal information.

• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements related to donations).

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at president@corpuschristipoa.net

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites, such as social media platforms or partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the latest revision will be updated at the top of this policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Email: president@corpuschristipoa.net