Privacy Policy
The Fraternal Order of Police Mid-Hudson Lodge 188 (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website https://www.foplodge188.com/ or interact with us online.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect:
Information you provide: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number when you contact us, sign up for updates, register for membership, or make a purchase.
Payment information: Processed securely by our payment service providers; we do not store full payment card details.
Automatically collected data: IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited through standard web analytics tools (like Google Analytics).
Cookies: Used to remember preferences and improve website functionality.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
Communicate with members and visitors.
Process memberships, payments, and event registrations.
Improve our website and services.
Send updates, newsletters, and event information (if you opted in).
Ensure website security and prevent misuse.
3. How We Share Information
We may share limited information with:
Service providers who help operate our site or process payments.
Law enforcement or legal authorities if required by law.
 We do not sell or rent your personal information.
4. Cookies
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies. However, some website features may not function properly without them.
5. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no online system is completely secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information as long as needed for membership, legal, or operational purposes.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
8. External Links
Our site may include links to external websites (such as Facebook or the NYS FOP site). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised “Last updated” date.
10. Contact Us
For questions or privacy-related requests, contact us at:
  
Email: 
 lodge188info@gmail.com
  
Mailing Address: PO Box 122, Highland Mills, NY 10930
