L.A. County Fire Search Dogs Inc. — Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2026

1. Our Commitment to Privacy L.A. County Fire Search Dogs Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our donors, supporters, handlers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit www.lacountyfiresearchdogs.org.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Make a monetary or in-kind donation.

  • Sign up for email updates, newsletters, or volunteer opportunities.

  • Contact us via our online inquiry forms.

This information may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment processing details. Payment transactions are processed securely through trusted third-party payment gateways (such as Stripe or PayPal); L.A. County Fire Search Dogs Inc. does not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected exclusively to:

  • Process donations, issue tax receipts, and acknowledge donor contributions.

  • Communicate updates regarding our active search canine assets, field deployments, and training facilities.

  • Comply with federal and state reporting requirements (such as IRS Form 990-EZ and California FTB Form 199).

4. Donor Privacy & Data Sharing We maintain strict confidentiality standards in alignment with our District agreements and California public benefit laws. We do not sell, rent, trade, or share donor contact information with any third party for marketing or commercial purposes. Information is only disclosed if required by law or judicial process.

5. Website Analytics & Cookies

Our website hosted on Squarespace utilizes standard cookies and analytical tools to measure site traffic, improve user experience, and ensure security. You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

6. Updates to This Policy We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal or operational requirements. Any updates will be posted directly to this page.

7. Contact Us

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