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Privacy Policy<\/strong>
Effective Date:<\/strong> 3\/27\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction<\/strong>
The South Ward Fire Company (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (the “Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Information We Collect<\/strong>
When you visit our website, we may collect the following types of information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Personal Information:<\/strong>\n
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    • When you contact us via forms or email, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Non-Personal Information:<\/strong>\n
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      • We may collect technical data such as IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior through cookies and analytics tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Fire Call and News Submissions:<\/strong>\n
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        • If you submit fire call reports, news updates, or images, we may collect the data you provide, including related media files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          How We Use Your Information<\/strong>
          We use the collected information for the following purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • To respond to inquiries and provide requested information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • To share news, updates, and fire call information with our community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • To improve website functionality and user experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • To analyze website traffic and trends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • To ensure website security and prevent fraudulent activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            Cookies and Tracking Technologies<\/strong>
            Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and gather analytical data. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly without them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Third-Party Links<\/strong>
            Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as social media platforms and news sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Data Protection and Security<\/strong>
            We take reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Children\u2019s Privacy<\/strong>
            Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware of such data collection, we will take steps to delete it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Your Rights and Choices<\/strong>
            You may request access, corrections, or deletions of your personal data by contacting us. You may also opt out of communications from us at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/strong>
            We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Contact Us<\/strong>
            If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            South Ward Fire Company
            325 Vangelder Street
            Tamaqua, PA 18252
            United States
            570-668-1650<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Thank you for visiting our website and supporting the South Ward Fire Company!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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