Effective Date: December 4, 2025
 Last Updated: December 4, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of the Milwaukee Police Foundation (“Milwaukee Police Foundation,” “MPF,” “we,” “us,” “our”). We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting programs, training, and resources that help build a safer Milwaukee community.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal data when you:

  • Visit our website at https://milwaukeepolicefoundation.org/ (the “Site”)
  • Contact us by phone, email, or mail
  • Donate to MPF or otherwise support our work
  • Subscribe to newsletters, updates, or event communications

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), this Policy explains how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and related laws. If you are a U.S. resident (including California residents), this Policy explains how we comply with applicable U.S. privacy obligations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) to the extent it applies.

By using the Site or providing personal data to us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are

Data Controller:
 Milwaukee Police Foundation (MPF)

Contact Details:
 Milwaukee Police Foundation
 Attn: President – MPF
 Phone: (414) 988-7042
 Email: info@milwaukepolicefoundation.org
 Website: https://milwaukeepolicefoundation.org/

If you are in the EEA/UK and believe GDPR applies to your data, you may contact us using the details above.

3. Personal Data We Collect

The type of personal data we collect depends on how you interact with us.

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

You may provide personal data when you:

  • Fill out a contact form on the Site
  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates
  • Make a donation or pledge
  • Register for events, fundraisers, or volunteer activities
  • Communicate with us by email, phone, or mail

This may include:

  • Contact Information: name, email address, postal address, phone number
  • Donation / Payment Information: donation amount, payment method details (processed via a third-party payment processor), billing address
  • Communication Data: the content of messages or inquiries, feedback, and any attachments you choose to send
  • Preference Data: communication preferences, areas of interest (e.g., officer wellness, community engagement, training)

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Referring URL or site
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and clickstream data
  • General location (city/region, where available)

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy, which describes how cookies and our consent-management solution (TrustArc) operate.

3.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive personal data from:

  • Donation platforms and payment processors (e.g., confirmation that a donation was completed, transaction IDs, limited billing details)
  • Email or marketing platforms (e.g., subscription status, email engagement data)
  • Social media platforms, if you engage with our content there and choose to interact via links back to the Site

We treat all such data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

4. Legal Basis and Purposes for Processing

4.1 Legal Bases Under GDPR (EEA/UK Users)

Where GDPR applies, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent – e.g., for certain marketing communications or optional cookies;
  • Contractual necessity – e.g., when processing donations or fulfilling requests you initiate;
  • Legitimate interests – e.g., operating and improving the Site, maintaining security, engaging with donors and supporters;
  • Legal obligations – e.g., financial reporting, compliance with nonprofit regulations and tax laws.

4.2 Purposes of Processing

We use personal data to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our services
  • Process donations, acknowledgments, receipts, and related records
  • Communicate with donors, supporters, and community partners
  • Send you newsletters, updates, and event invitations (where permitted)
  • Respond to inquiries, requests, or questions
  • Maintain legal and financial records, including for tax and audit purposes
  • Protect our organization, our staff, our donors, and the public from fraud or security threats
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations

We do not sell personal data.

5. How We Use Personal Data

Depending on the context, we may use your personal data to:

  • Provide Services & Support:
    • Respond to questions you submit
    • Provide information about our programs and initiatives
    • Manage event or meeting registrations
  • Facilitate Donations:
    • Process your contribution securely via third-party payment providers
    • Issue donation receipts or acknowledgments
    • Maintain donor history and stewardship records
  • Communicate with You:
    • Send email updates, newsletters, or appeals (if you have consented or where otherwise allowed by law)
    • Notify you of changes to our policies or operations
  • Improve Our Site & Operations:
    • Analyze Site usage to improve content and user experience
    • Monitor for security issues or misuse
  • Comply with Legal Requirements:
    • Maintain records for audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting
    • Cooperate with lawful requests from authorities

6. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Data

We may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients:

6.1 Service Providers

We work with trusted third parties who provide services on our behalf, such as:

  • Website hosting and maintenance
  • Email distribution and newsletter management
  • Donation processing and financial transaction services
  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • Cookie consent and compliance management (e.g., TrustArc)

These service providers may access personal data only as needed to perform services for us, and they are required to handle it securely and in compliance with applicable laws.

6.2 Professional Advisors and Regulators

We may share personal data with:

  • Legal, tax, or accounting advisors
  • Governmental or regulatory authorities, tax agencies, or law enforcement, when required by law or reasonably necessary to protect MPF, our donors, or the public.

6.3 Business Transfers

If MPF’s structure changes (e.g., merger, consolidation, or transfer of assets as allowed under nonprofit law), personal data may be transferred consistent with applicable legal and ethical obligations.

We do not sell personal data, nor do we share it for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined under the CPRA.

7. International Transfers of Personal Data

If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that personal data submitted via the Site may be processed in the U.S. or in other countries where our service providers operate.

Where required by GDPR (for EEA/UK users), we adopt appropriate safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Data-processing agreements with vendors
  • Additional measures to protect data transferred outside the EEA/UK

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to operate and improve the Site. Some cookies are strictly necessary, while others are used for analytics and performance.

We use a third-party consent-management platform, such as TrustArc, to:

  • Display a cookie banner on your first visit
  • Obtain consent for non-essential cookies (especially for EU/UK visitors)
  • Allow you to update cookie preferences at any time

For more detail, including categories of cookies and how to opt out, please see our Cookie Policy.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purpose(s) for which it was collected (e.g., donation records, communication, legal obligations), and/or
  • Comply with applicable legal, tax, and regulatory requirements.

When personal data is no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize it in accordance with our internal retention policies and applicable laws.

10. Your Rights

Your rights may vary depending on your location and applicable law.

10.1 Rights Under GDPR (EEA/UK Users)

If GDPR applies, you may have the following rights:

  • Right of access – to know whether we process your personal data and to receive a copy
  • Right to rectification – to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to erasure – to request deletion of your data under certain circumstances
  • Right to restrict processing – to limit how we process your data in specific cases
  • Right to data portability – to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
  • Right to object – to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
  • Right to withdraw consent – where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw at any time

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority in your country of residence.

10.2 Rights for U.S. Residents (Including California)

Depending on your state, including California, you may have rights such as:

  • The right to know what categories of personal information we collect and the purposes for which we use it
  • The right to request access to specific personal information we hold about you
  • The right to request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions (e.g., donation records subject to tax laws)
  • The right to correct inaccurate personal information
  • The right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (MPF does not sell personal information)
  • The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any rights, please contact us using the details in Section 14.

We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.

11. Security of Personal Data

We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against:

  • Unauthorized or unlawful access
  • Loss, misuse, or alteration
  • Accidental destruction or damage

These measures may include:

  • Secure hosting environments
  • Access controls and role-based permissions
  • Encryption and secure transmission where appropriate
  • Vendor due diligence and contractual safeguards

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

12. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 through the Site.

If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

13. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (for example, donation platforms or social media). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites.

We are not responsible for:

  • The privacy practices of third parties
  • The content or security of external websites

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in our practices
  • Legal or regulatory developments
  • Updates to our Site or services

When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top. Where required by law, we will notify you of material changes (for example, via a notice on the Site).

We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

15. How to Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Milwaukee Police Foundation
 Attn: President – MPF
 Phone: (414) 988-7042
 Email: info@milwaukepolicefoundation.org
 Website: https://milwaukeepolicefoundation.org/