PRIVACY?

NFSI AlertNet™ – Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Jul, 7th 2025
Organization: National Firearm Safety Initiative (NFSI) – AlertNet Program
(“NFSI,” “AlertNet,” “we,” “our,” or “us”)

Your privacy matters deeply to us. This Privacy Policy explains how NFSI collects, uses, protects, and shares personal information when you visit our website, participate in campaigns, or make a donation to support AlertNet™, our public-safety early-warning platform.

By using our website or submitting information, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to operate our fundraising platform and support AlertNet development:

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if voluntarily entered)

  • Donation amount and transaction details

  • Billing information (via secure third-party processors such as Stripe or PayPal)

  • Messages or inquiries submitted through contact forms

We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, we may automatically receive:

  • IP address

  • Device type and browser

  • Pages visited and referral information

  • Time spent on the site

  • Campaign source (e.g., Meta/Facebook ads)

Tracking tools may include:

  • Cookies

  • Pixel tags (including Meta Pixel)

  • Basic analytics tools

This helps us understand donor interest, improve fundraising performance, and protect against fraudulent activity.

C. Information from Third-Party Services

If you donate or sign up via third-party tools, we may receive limited information from:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)

  • Email services

  • Social media platforms used for advertising (e.g., Meta)

These services operate under their own privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Process and confirm donations

  • Provide receipts or donor acknowledgments

  • Contact you regarding fundraising campaigns, updates, or safety-technology progress

  • Improve the performance and reach of AlertNet’s public-interest mission

  • Comply with legal, regulatory, and security requirements

  • Run optimized advertising campaigns (e.g., Meta, Google) without selling or exposing your personal details

We may use aggregated, anonymous data to measure fundraising performance but never in a way that identifies you personally.

3. How We Protect Your Information

NFSI uses industry-standard security practices to safeguard your data:

  • Encrypted SSL connections

  • Secure payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal)

  • Restricted access to donor records

  • Routine monitoring to detect unauthorized access

No online platform is 100% risk-free, but we take every reasonable step to protect donor information.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data ever.

We may share limited information only with trusted partners who help operate our services:

  • Payment processors

  • Email distribution platforms

  • Website hosting providers

  • Advertising platforms (for anonymous donation/event tracking)

These partners must follow strict confidentiality and data-protection standards.

We may also disclose information when required by law, such as responding to a subpoena or legal request.

5. Donor Privacy & Confidentiality

NFSI follows strict donor-protection practices:

  • Donation amounts are private

  • Personal donor data is never published or shared

  • Donor lists are not exchanged with any organization

  • You may request anonymity for any public acknowledgments

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Cookies help us:

  • Remember user preferences

  • Improve page load speed

  • Track donation funnels

  • Measure campaign performance across Meta and other platforms

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not function optimally.

7. Children’s Privacy

AlertNet and NFSI donation platforms are intended for individuals 18 years of age or older.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Request corrections

  • Request deletion

  • Opt out of fundraising messages

  • Withdraw consent for targeted advertising pixels

To request any of the above, contact us at: Info@nsfi-usa.org

We respond to all requests within reasonable timeframes.

 

9. Data Retention

We retain donor and user information only as long as necessary to:

  • Process donations

  • Maintain financial records

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Improve AlertNet’s public-interest technology

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted.

10. Links to External Websites

Our website may link to third-party services (Stripe, PayPal, social media).
NFSI is not responsible for their privacy practices.
Users should review those policies directly.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically.
The “Effective Date” at the top reflects the most current version.

Significant changes will be posted on this page for transparency.

12. Contact Us

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

National Firearm Safety Initiative – AlertNet Program
📧 Email: Info@nfsi-usa.org 

🌐 Website: www.NFSI-USA.org