Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 13, 2026

The Benton County Sheriff’s Foundation (“Foundation,” “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 our website at gobcsf.com, make a donation, contact us, or participate in Foundation programs and activities.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Information submitted through contact forms
  • Donation-related information
  • Event registration or participation information

We may also automatically collect certain nonpersonal information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general website usage data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected to:

  • Respond to questions, inquiries, and requests.
  • Process and acknowledge charitable donations.
  • Communicate information about Foundation programs, events, and initiatives.
  • Coordinate Patch Project donations and related requests.
  • Improve our website and visitor experience.
  • Maintain website security and prevent fraudulent activity.
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Donations and Payment Processing

The Foundation uses third-party payment processing services, including PayPal, to securely process online donations.

When you make a donation, you may be directed to a third-party payment platform. Payment information is collected and processed according to that provider’s privacy and security policies.

The Foundation does not directly collect or store complete credit card information through its website.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party payment services before submitting payment information.

4. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand visitor activity, and enhance the user experience.

We may use website analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to collect information about how visitors interact with our website.

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

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent personal information.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers when necessary to operate our website, process donations, manage events, or provide Foundation services.

We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Foundation, website visitors, or others.

6. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including donation platforms, event registration services, and social media websites.

These websites operate independently and maintain their own privacy policies.

The Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Our website uses HTTPS encryption to help protect information transmitted between your browser and our website.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, maintain appropriate records, and comply with applicable legal obligations.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental consent.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

10. Your Privacy Choices

You may contact the Foundation to request information about personal data you have provided, request corrections, or ask that your information be deleted, subject to applicable legal and recordkeeping requirements.

You may also opt out of nonessential communications by following the instructions provided in those communications or contacting us directly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

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

Benton County Sheriff’s Foundation

Website: https://gobcsf.com

Contact: https://gobcsf.com/contact/