Vernon Police Benevolent Association Local 285
Last Updated: December 2025
Vernon Police Benevolent Association Local 285 (“Vernon PBA 285,” “we,” “our,” or “the Association”) is committed to maintaining the privacy, security, and accuracy of the personal information entrusted to us by our members, donors, supporters, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect, how that information is used, the circumstances under which it may be shared, and the measures we take to protect it.
This Policy applies to information collected through our website, online platforms, membership-related systems, donation portals, and any other services where this Policy is posted or referenced.
We may collect the following categories of information:
This includes information you voluntarily submit, such as:
Full name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Donation or payment information
Membership registration information
Event registration details
Messages or inquiries submitted through online forms
Voluntary submissions for community outreach or fundraising programs
When you access our website, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device identifiers
Pages viewed and referring URLs
Dates and times of visits
This information is used for system security, operational diagnostics, and general analytics.
Online donations or payments are processed by third-party payment processors using encrypted, PCI-compliant systems.
We do not store full credit card numbers or sensitive financial data.
We may use personal information for the following purposes:
Administering membership records and communications
Processing donations and issuing confirmations
Responding to inquiries and requests
Providing organizational updates, announcements, and event information
Maintaining internal administrative and operational records
Conducting lawful fundraising and community outreach activities
Protecting the security and integrity of our website and systems
Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and legitimate requests from authorities
We will only use your information for purposes consistent with the mission and functions of Vernon PBA Local 285.
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
We may disclose information to trusted third-party service providers who assist with:
Website hosting and maintenance
Payment and donation processing
Email distribution
Data storage and security
Event registration platforms
These providers are permitted to use information only for the purpose of providing contracted services.
We may disclose information if required to:
Comply with a lawful subpoena or court order
Respond to a government or law enforcement request
Protect the rights, safety, and property of the Association, our members, or the public
Information may be accessed by authorized Association leadership or administrative personnel solely for legitimate operational purposes.
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Measures may include:
Encrypted website connections (HTTPS)
Secure data storage systems
Access controls and authentication procedures
Vendor vetting for data-handling partners
While we strive to protect all information, no method of electronic transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill operational, legal, or regulatory requirements. Donation records, membership documents, and financial records may be retained in accordance with applicable nonprofit record-keeping guidelines.
Our website may use cookies, log files, or analytics tools to improve website functionality, security, and user experience. These tools may collect anonymized or aggregated data and do not identify individual users.
Visitors may adjust browser settings to limit or reject cookies; however, certain features of the website may not function properly.
By providing your contact information, you may receive communications regarding:
Organizational updates
Notices to members
Fundraising campaigns
Event invitations
Community-related announcements
You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time by contacting us.
Our website may contain links to third-party sites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external site they access.
Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
If such information is discovered, it will be deleted.
You may request that we:
Update or correct your contact information
Remove you from email distribution lists
Provide information about the data we maintain
Delete certain types of voluntarily submitted information (subject to legal retention requirements)
Requests may be submitted through the contact information below.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect organizational, legal, or technological changes.
Revisions will be posted with an updated effective date.
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to make a request related to your personal information, contact:
Vernon PBA Local 285
21 Church Street, Vernon, New Jersey 07462