Privacy Policy

Christianburg Volunteer Fire Department

Effective Date: January 14th of 2026

The Christianburg Volunteer Fire Department (“CVFD,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with us online.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

Name

Email address

Phone number

Mailing address

Information submitted through contact forms, applications, or inquiries

b. Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect certain non-identifying information, such as:

IP address

Browser type

Device type

Operating system

Pages visited and time spent on the website

This information is used to help us understand how visitors use our website and to improve functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Respond to inquiries and communications

Provide information about department activities, services, or events

Process volunteer inquiries or applications

Improve website performance and user experience

Maintain website security and prevent misuse

Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience. Cookies help us:

Understand website traffic and usage patterns

Remember user preferences

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers for website hosting, analytics, or form processing. These providers are only given access to information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect your information.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that information from a child under 13 has been collected, we will take steps to delete it.

7. Public Records Notice

As a volunteer fire department, certain information may be subject to public records laws. Information disclosed through public records requests will be handled in accordance with applicable laws.

8. Your Privacy Rights

You may request to:

Access personal information we have about you

Correct or update your information

Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)

Requests can be made using the contact information below.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Christianburg Volunteer Fire Department
📍 Sweetwater, Tennessee
📧 33cvfd@gmail.com
📞 432-561-0562