The Baldwin Fire Department ("Baldwin Fire Department," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide when using our website, baldwinfire.org (the "Website").

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you use features of the Website, including when you:

• Contact us through the Website;
• Submit an inquiry or request;
• Apply for membership or volunteer opportunities;
• Register for or participate in department events;
• Subscribe to notifications, newsletters, or other communications, if offered;
• Submit information through an online form.

Depending on the feature being used, information you provide may include your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, and other information necessary to respond to your request.

2. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our web hosting provider, website platform, analytics services, or other service providers.

This information may include:

• IP address;
• Browser type and version;
• Device type;
• Operating system;
• Pages visited;
• Date and time of your visit;
• Referring website or webpage;
• General information about how you interact with the Website.

This information is generally used to maintain, secure, operate, and improve the Website and to understand general website usage.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website may use cookies or similar technologies. Cookies are small files stored on your device that can help a website remember information and understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies may be used for purposes such as:

• Website functionality;
• Security;
• Performance;
• Website analytics;
• Remembering preferences.

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your web browser. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain portions of the Website.

4. How We Use Information

Information collected through the Website may be used to:

• Respond to questions, requests, or communications;
• Provide information about the Baldwin Fire Department;
• Process applications, registrations, or submissions;
• Communicate with residents, members, applicants, and members of the public;
• Operate, maintain, and improve the Website;
• Protect the security and integrity of the Website;
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requirements.

We do not sell personal information collected through this Website.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share information when reasonably necessary to operate the Website or provide requested services, including with:

• Website hosting and technology service providers;
• Website administrators and service providers;
• Government agencies or public authorities when required or permitted by law;
• Law enforcement or other authorities when legally required;
• Professional advisors or contractors assisting with Website operations.

We may also disclose information when necessary to protect the rights, property, safety, or security of the Baldwin Fire Department, the Website, or members of the public.

6. Public Records

The Baldwin Fire Department is a public organization, and certain records may be subject to disclosure under applicable federal, state, or local public-records laws, including the New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).

Information submitted to the Baldwin Fire Department through the Website should not be assumed to be confidential unless applicable law provides otherwise.

7. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Website may contain links to websites, social-media platforms, mapping services, registration services, payment services, or other websites operated by third parties.

When you leave baldwinfire.org and visit a third-party website, that website's privacy policy and terms of use apply. The Baldwin Fire Department is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party websites.

8. Children's Privacy

The Website is intended for the general public. We do not knowingly request or collect personal information from children for purposes unrelated to legitimate department activities.

If you believe that a child has submitted personal information to us through the Website unnecessarily, please contact us so that we can review the information and take appropriate action.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information submitted through the Website.

However, no website, internet transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Users should therefore understand that information transmitted over the internet may carry some level of risk.

10. Data Retention

Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, maintain appropriate records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or satisfy applicable record-retention requirements.

Public records may be retained in accordance with applicable governmental record-retention requirements.

11. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on the nature of the information and applicable law, you may contact us to:

• Ask questions about information submitted through the Website;
• Request information about how your information is used;
• Request correction of inaccurate information;
• Ask whether certain information is maintained by the Department.

Requests are subject to applicable laws and regulations, including public-records and record-retention requirements.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the Website, applicable laws, or our information practices.

When changes are made, the updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the privacy practices of the Baldwin Fire Department, please contact us:

Baldwin Fire Department
2386 Grand Avenue
Baldwin, NY 11510

Phone: 516-223-6858
Email: info@baldwinfire.org

For emergencies, please call 516-223-0066.