Privacy policy.

Effective Date: July 10, 2025

The Lanesborough Volunteer Fire Department (the “Department”, “LVFD”, "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you provide through our website, www.lanesboroughfire.com.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website or online forms.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Submit a volunteer application or inquiry

  • Contact us using our online form

  • Donate through our site

  • Sign up for updates or events

This information may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Interest area or message content

We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to questions or form submissions

  • Provide information about volunteering, donations, and events

  • Send periodic safety tips or updates (if opted in)

  • Process donations and send receipts

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. Data Protection

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data, including:

  • Secure form submissions

  • Password-protected internal systems

Please note: No website can guarantee 100% security. Submit information online at your own risk.

4. Use of Third-Party Tools

We may use services such as:

  • Donation processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)

  • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)

  • Website analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)

These tools may collect non-personal information such as browser type or device ID for performance and usability purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and tracking technologies to:

  • Improve site functionality

  • Analyze usage trends

You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

6. Your Choices & Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold

  • Update or correct your data

  • Opt out of communications

  • Request data deletion (where applicable by law)

To make a request, email us.

7. Contact Information

Lanesborough Volunteer Fire Department
180 S. Main Street, Lanesborough, MA 01237

8. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

Thank you for trusting LVFD with your information.