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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2026
At Palo Alto Police Foundation, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy contains types of information that is collected and recorded by OurPAPF.org and how we use it. If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.
1. Information We May Collect
We believe in minimizing data collection. The only personal information we collect directly from you consists of:
  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
This information is only collected when you voluntarily submit it to us (for example, by filling out a contact form, signing up for a newsletter, or reaching out to us directly).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect strictly to:
  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website
  • Improve, personalize, and expand our website
  • Communicate with you, either directly or through one of our partners, including for customer service, to provide you with updates and other information relating to the website
  • Send you emails if you have opted into our mailing list

3. Log Files
Like most standard websites, ourpapf.org follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users' movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.
4. Third-Party Sharing and Data Transfers
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may use trusted third-party service providers (such as website hosting partners or email delivery services) to help us operate our website and conduct our business, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential and secure.
5. Security of Your Data
We value your trust in providing us your personal information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following data protection rights:
    • The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.

    • The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.

    • The right to erasure (The right to be forgotten): You have the right to request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions.

    • The right to restrict or object to processing: You have the right to request that we restrict or object to the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
7. Children's Information
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity. OurPAPF.org does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, we advise you to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at:

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Palo Alto Police Foundation
P.O. Box 264
Palo Alto, CA 94302

HOW DONATIONS ARE USED

The Palo Alto Police Foundation (PAPF) invests in programs and initiatives that are not financed in the city's annual budget, all to deepen appreciation and relationships. Your donation will support officer wellness and community-strengthening relations.

We do not fund:

  • Salaries & benefits for Police Department officers and employees.
  • Requests that typically fall under the responsibility of the City to fund that are essential to maintain the performance of officers and employees that work in the department.
  • Requests that bypass the City or Department policy.
  • Weapons and ammunition.
  • Political activities or projects, including lobbying, advocacy work, ballot measures, or political candidates.
  • Nonprofit organizations or programs without a direct, official tie to the community or Police Department.

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