Newport Beach First Responders

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PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: August 24, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Newport Beach First Responders, to be referred to from now on as “NBFR”, collects, uses, and discloses personal information of its donors, prospective donors, and visitors to its website at newportbeachfirstresponders.org.

COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

Information collected directly from you

We may collect personal information directly from you through donation forms, registration pages, volunteer sign-ups, and newsletter subscriptions. Personal information we collect directly from you may include your:

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Donation information (e.g., amount, date)

Information collected from your device

Our website may use tracking technologies such as cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to collect data automatically from your device. This may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser and operating system information
  • Geographic location
  • Referring website address
  • Website interaction data

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

Information collected from our partners

We may receive additional demographic or geographic information about you from third-party platforms or fundraising partners to better understand our donor base and improve outreach.

If you opt in to receive SMS messages from NBFR, we may collect your phone number, message content, time and date of messages, and your responses. This data is used solely to send:

  • Donation confirmations
  • Event or volunteer updates
  • Important project notifications
  • Customer support responses

NBFR will not share or sell your phone number or SMS consent data with any third parties or affiliates for marketing. You may opt out anytime by replying “STOP.” For help, reply “HELP.”

Message Frequency

Message frequency may vary (e.g., up to 1 message per week).

Fees

Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan.

Opt-In Methods

  • Online forms
  • Event registration pages
  • Verbal or written consent during events or conversations

Opt-Out Methods

To opt out, reply “STOP” to any SMS or contact us directly.

Help

For assistance, reply “HELP” or reach us at https://newportfirstresponders.org.

USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We use the information collected to:

  • Process and acknowledge donations
  • Communicate with supporters and volunteers
  • Provide updates and fundraising opportunities
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Comply with tax, legal, or financial obligations

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

We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email platforms, donation processors) only to help deliver our services and communications. All such partners are obligated to protect your information.

We use tools like Google Analytics (see their privacy policy) and potentially a donation platform (e.g., Stripe, Givebutter, PayPal) to process donations. Please consult those services’ privacy policies for how they manage your data.

YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we have about you
  • Correct inaccuracies
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Withdraw your consent to receive communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at: admin@newportbeachfirstresponders.org.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

This policy may be updated periodically. We encourage you to review it frequently to stay informed about how we protect your information.

INFORMATION FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), California residents may have certain rights regarding the personal information NBFR collects. For more information or to exercise your rights, please contact us at: admin@newportbeachfirstresponders.org.

INFORMATION FOR EU & UK USERS (GDPR)

For users located in the European Union or the United Kingdom, your data is controlled by:

Newport Beach First Responders
Office: 500 N STATE COLLEGE BLVD, SUITE 1100, ORANGE, CA 92868
Mail: 260 Newport Center Dr Suite 1100 | Newport Beach, CA 92660
Tel: (949) 822-2220
Email: info@newportbeachfirstresponders.org

By using our services, you consent to the transfer and processing of your personal data in the United States and other jurisdictions where our servers or partners may be located.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us: