The Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund (hereafter referred to as “WODFF”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how WODFF collects, uses, and protects information gathered through wodff.org.
What We Collect & How We Use It
1. Information You Provide
You do not need to provide personal information to access most content on this site. If you contact us through our contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
2. Newsletter Signup
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is collected and managed through Mailchimp, a third-party email marketing platform. By subscribing, you agree to receive periodic updates and communications from WODFF. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email. For more information on how Mailchimp handles your data, please review their privacy policy at mailchimp.com/legal/privacy.
3. Website Usage Data
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to collect aggregate, anonymized data about how visitors use this site. This includes information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, device type, and general geographic region. This data helps us improve the site and better serve our community.
Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information. We have configured Google Analytics with Data Redaction enabled, which prevents personally identifiable information from being transmitted to Google. The aggregate data we collect is not linked to individual user identities.
For more information about how Google uses this data, visit google.com/policies/privacy/partners.
Donations
WODFF accepts donations through DonorPerfect and other third-party fundraising platforms. When you make a donation through any of these platforms, you are subject to their respective privacy policies and terms of service. WODFF does not collect or store your payment information directly. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party platform through which you choose to donate.
Cookies
This site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to support website functionality and analytics. The cookies used on this site are:
- Essential cookies — necessary for the site to function properly
- Analytics cookies — used by Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data as described above
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain site features. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies — consult your browser’s help documentation for instructions.
You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
How We Share Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
Information you provide through this website is used solely to respond to your inquiry or to communicate with you as a supporter of our mission. We may share information as required by law or legal process.
Links to Other Sites
This site contains links to third-party websites including donation platforms, social media, and affiliated organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
Your Privacy Rights
As a nonprofit organization, WODFF is committed to transparency and respecting your privacy. You may contact us at any time to:
- Request information about what personal information we have collected about you through this website
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter or other communications
- Ask questions about how your information is used
We do not sell personal information. To submit a privacy-related request, contact us at the information below.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to submit a privacy-related request, contact:
Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund
7470 N. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Email: info@wodff.org
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Last updated: December 2025