EQUITY ON FIRE
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 18, 2026
Equity on Fire is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting firefighters facing workplace discrimination. We respect the privacy of our website visitors, donors, and supporters. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.
By using our website at equityonfire.org, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly:
Name and email address when you contact us or sign up for communications
Name, email address, phone number, and payment information when you make a donation
Any other information you choose to share with us through contact forms or correspondence
Information collected automatically:
Website usage data, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring URLs
Device and browser information
IP address and approximate location data
This automatic data is collected through Google Analytics and Squarespace's built-in analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Process donations and send donation receipts
Send email updates, newsletters, and communications about our work (you may opt out at any time)
Respond to your questions and requests
Improve our website and understand how visitors use it
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.
3. Third-Party Service Providers
We work with the following trusted third-party services that may have access to your information solely to perform services on our behalf:
Squarespace — our website platform, which hosts our site and manages certain data
Stripe — our payment processor for donations. Stripe handles all payment card data securely and is PCI-DSS compliant. Equity on Fire does not store your full credit card information on our servers.
Google Analytics — we use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects anonymized data about how visitors use our site. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
These providers are required to protect your information and may not use it for any other purpose.
4. Email Communications
If you sign up for our email list or make a donation, you may receive periodic updates about Equity on Fire's work, campaigns, and events. Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out of email communications at any time by clicking unsubscribe or emailing us directly.
5. Donor Privacy
Equity on Fire is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors. We collect donor information solely for the purposes of processing donations, issuing tax receipts, and keeping donors informed about our work. We do not share, sell, or exchange donor information with any other organization.
Donor records are kept confidential and accessed only by authorized staff or volunteers who require the information to perform their duties.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience and help us understand how visitors use the site. Cookies are used by Squarespace and Google Analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly if you do so.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our website uses HTTPS encryption. Donation transactions are processed through Stripe's secure, encrypted payment platform.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about the personal data we have collected about you, request deletion of your personal data, and opt out of any sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information). To exercise these rights, please contact us at the address below.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
Equity on Fire