Updated September 8, 2025

Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting Wildfire Safety Advocates ("we," "us," "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.wildfiresafetyadvocates.org or interact with us online.

By using our Website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect.

Information You Provide to Us
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Make a donation

  • Sign up for our newsletter

  • Register to volunteer

  • Register for an online meeting

  • Fill out our contact form

  • Communicate with us via email or social media

This information may include your name, email address, postal address, phone number, payment information, and any other details you choose to provide.

Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage using cookies and similar technologies. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages you view, and the dates/times of your visits. We use Google Analytics to help us analyze this data to improve our Website. For more information, see the "Cookies" section below.

How We Use Your Information.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To process your donations and send tax receipts.

  • To send you our newsletter and informational updates (you can opt out at any time);

  • To manage your volunteer registration and communicate about opportunities;

  • To register you for online meetings and events;

  • To respond to your comments, questions, and requests;

  • To analyze and improve our Website and services; and

  • To comply with legal obligations.

How We Share Your Information.

We value your trust. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: We use trusted third-party service providers to perform essential functions for our organization:

    • Stripe: Our payment processor to securely handle donation transactions.

    • MailerLite: Our email service provider to send newsletters and updates.
      These parties are only provided the information needed to perform their specific functions and are contractually obligated to protect your information.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or to protect the rights and safety of our organization or others.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses "cookies" (small data files stored on your device) for essential functions and to enhance your experience. We also use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. You can choose to set your browser to refuse cookies. If you do, please note that some parts of our Website may not function properly.

You can learn more about how Google uses your data from Google Analytics by visiting: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures designed to protect your personal information. These measures include SSL encryption on our website, secure servers for storing your data, and limiting access to your information to authorized staff and volunteers only. Please be aware, however, that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

  • Opt-out of Communications: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send.

  • Access and Update: You can contact us to request access to the personal information we hold about you.

  • Request Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (e.g., we are required to retain donation records for financial reporting).

Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Wildfire Safety Advocates
Email: aloha@wildfiresafetyadvocates.org