Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

The Trooper Tamar Bucci Memorial Fund, Inc. (“Memorial Fund,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit troopertamarbucci.org, make a donation, purchase event tickets or registration codes, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide

  • Name, email address, and contact information submitted through website forms.

  • Billing and contact details provided when purchasing event tickets or registration codes.

  • Donation information, including donor details and contribution amounts made available to us through PayPal.

  • Event registration information, including attendee names and ticket details, when applicable.

  • Information submitted when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting the Memorial Fund.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data. Cookies and similar technologies may also be used to support website functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Process donations and purchases.

  • Fulfill event ticket orders and deliver registration codes.

  • Send payment confirmations, receipts, and important event information.

  • Respond to questions and requests.

  • Provide Memorial Fund news and fundraising updates to newsletter subscribers.

  • Maintain website security, improve functionality, and support administrative operations.

  • Comply with applicable legal, financial, and regulatory requirements.

We do not sell personal information or rent our mailing lists to outside organizations for their marketing purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

All online payments for donations, event tickets, and registration codes are processed through PayPal.

When making a payment, you may be directed to PayPal or use a PayPal-powered checkout. Payment information is processed according to PayPal’s security practices and privacy policies.

The Memorial Fund does not store complete credit card numbers or card security codes on its website.

PayPal processes transaction information under its own privacy practices, independently of the Memorial Fund.

For more information, please review PayPal’s Privacy Statement.

4. How We Share Information

We may share information with trusted service providers when necessary to operate the website and carry out Memorial Fund activities. These may include:

  • PayPal, for payment processing.

  • Website hosting, maintenance, and security providers.

  • WooCommerce and related website functionality used to manage orders, tickets, and registration codes.

  • Email communication providers used to deliver confirmations and newsletters.

  • Event service providers when necessary to administer Memorial Fund events.

We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the Memorial Fund, its supporters, or others.

5. Cookies and Website Technology

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support essential functions, including shopping carts, checkout sessions, and website security.

Third-party services, such as embedded videos or payment tools, may also use cookies or collect certain technical information.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality, including checkout.

6. Newsletter and Communications

Visitors may voluntarily subscribe to receive Memorial Fund news, event announcements, and fundraising updates.

You may unsubscribe from these communications using the instructions provided in our emails or by contacting us at info@troopertamarbucci.org.

Transactional communications, such as purchase confirmations and important information about an event or registration code you purchased, may still be sent when necessary.

7. Event Photography and Video

Photographs and videos may be taken at Memorial Fund events to document activities, celebrate participants, and share the organization’s mission.

These images may appear on our website, social media pages, or related promotional materials.

If you have concerns about an identifiable photograph or video shared by the Memorial Fund, please contact info@troopertamarbucci.org.

8. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, maintain required financial and organizational records, and comply with applicable laws.

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards intended to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Privacy Choices

You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information maintained by the Memorial Fund.

We will review and respond to requests in accordance with applicable law. Certain information may need to be retained for financial, legal, or administrative purposes.

To submit a privacy request, please email info@troopertamarbucci.org.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not designed to collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly solicit personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can review the information and take appropriate action.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Spartan, PayPal, merchandise providers, and social media platforms.

These websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We encourage visitors to review those policies before submitting personal or payment information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in website functionality, our practices, or applicable requirements.

13. Contact Us

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

Trooper Tamar Bucci Memorial Fund, Inc.
Email: info@troopertamarbucci.org
Website: troopertamarbucci.org