Privacy Policy Page

Dayspring and District Volunteer Fire Department
Website: https://dayspringfire.ca/

Last Updated: April 20, 2026

1. Overview

The Dayspring and District Volunteer Fire Department is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website or contact us. This policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and how it is protected.

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information (only when provided voluntarily):
We may collect personal information when you contact us by email, phone, or send a donation. This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address (for donations or correspondence)

b. Non-Personal Information:
We may collect limited technical information automatically, such as:

• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visits

3. How We Use Information

We use information only for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries
• Communicating with community members
• Processing and recording donations
• Maintaining internal records
• Improving website functionality

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

4. Donations

Donations to the department may be made by e-transfer or cheque.

• E-transfers are processed through your financial institution. We do not collect or store your banking information.
• Any personal information included with a donation (such as name or email) is used only for record-keeping and acknowledgment purposes.

5. Consent

By contacting us or providing personal information, you consent to its collection and use as described in this policy.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not share personal information except:

• When required by law
• When necessary for emergency or public safety purposes
• With service providers that support basic website operations (such as hosting), only as required

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

8. Cookies and Website Functionality

Our website may use basic cookies or similar technologies required for normal website functionality.

We do not use analytics, tracking tools, or advertising cookies.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if preferred.

9. Embedded Content (Videos)

Pages on this site may include embedded content such as videos (for example, from YouTube).

Embedded content from other websites behaves the same as if you visited those websites directly. These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the content.

We do not control these third-party services.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

11. Access and Corrections

You may request access to your personal information or ask for corrections by contacting us.

12. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for record-keeping, communication, or legal requirements.

13. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Dayspring and District Volunteer Fire Department
13177 Nova Scotia Trunk 3
Upper LaHave, NS B4V 7C4
Canada

Email: Dayspringfiredept@gmail.com
Phone: 902-543-4850