1. Introduction & Overview

The Gordons Corner Fire Company ("Station 26-1", "we", "us", or "our") is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving Manalapan Township Fire District #1 in Monmouth County, New Jersey[cite: 1, 6]. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our community members, online donors, prospective volunteers, and website visitors[cite: 6].

This Privacy Policy governs your use of our website (gcfire.org) and outlines how we collect, use, maintain, and safeguard information gathered from users[cite: 6].

2. Information We Collect

• Voluntarily Provided Personal Data: We may collect personal identification information from users when visiting our site, submitting a volunteer application, making a donation, or filling out a contact form[cite: 1, 6]. This may include legal names, contact details (email, phone, address), age/intake details, and recruitment preferences[cite: 1, 6].

• Non-Personal Technical Data: Technical telemetry such as browser type, operating system, IP address, and connection data collected automatically to ensure web security and performance[cite: 6].

3. Financial & Online Donation Processing

Online financial contributions made to the Gordons Corner Fire Company are processed securely via third-party payment gateways (such as PayPal)[cite: 1, 6]. The Gordons Corner Fire Company does not store, process, or transmit credit card details or sensitive financial credentials on our local web servers[cite: 6]. All contributions strictly adhere to 501(c)(3) compliance and tax-deductible regulations[cite: 1, 6].

4. How We Use Collected Information

• Recruitment & Membership: Processing applications for Active Firefighters, Junior Firefighters, Fire Police, and Auxiliary members[cite: 1, 6].

• Community Engagement: Issuing donation acknowledgments and coordinating annual fund drive outreach[cite: 1, 6].

• Inquiry Response: Answering messages and safety inquiries submitted via our contact channels[cite: 1, 6].

5. Data Protection & Non-Sharing Guarantee

We adopt strict security practices to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure[cite: 6]. We do not sell, trade, rent, or lease personal identification information to commercial third parties under any circumstances[cite: 6].

6. Contact & Inquiries

For questions regarding this policy or data practices, contact:

• Gordons Corner Fire Company Station 26-1[cite: 1, 6]

• 683 Tennent Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726[cite: 1, 6]

• Phone: 732-536-2881 | Fax: 732-536-9041 | Email: info@gcfire.org[cite: 1, 6]