Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 07/10/2026

1904 Cadets ("1904 Cadets," "we," "us," or "our") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 93-2342544) committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website, programs, or affiliated platforms (the "Site").

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and technical information to operate and improve our fire and EMS youth education programs.

Information You Provide Voluntarily:

Name, phone number, mailing address, and email address

Student, parent/guardian, and emergency contact information submitted for program registration

School, grade level, and program participation details

Volunteer, instructor, or partner information

Any details submitted through forms, communications, or customer service

Information Collected Automatically:

IP address, browser type, device identifiers

Access times, pages visited, referring URLs

Approximate location data

Information from Trusted Sources:

We may receive limited data from partner schools, districts, fire departments, and EMS agencies to coordinate program enrollment and scheduling.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

Register and manage student participation in 1904 Cadets programs (Lil Heroes, Fire Up Your Future, Fire & EMS Cadets, and the Workforce Bridge Program)

Communicate with parents, guardians, and program participants regarding schedules, events, and safety

Coordinate with partner schools, fire departments, and EMS agencies

Provide notifications or updates (e.g., event reminders, program alerts)

Improve website functionality and user experience

Ensure security and compliance with regulations

Support fundraising and donor communications

3. SMS Communication & Consent

1904 Cadets offers SMS/text messaging to parents, guardians, participants, volunteers, and supporters who opt in. By providing your mobile number and opting in, you consent to receive text messages from us — including program registration confirmations, event and training reminders, safety and schedule updates, and, where you have separately opted in, promotional or fundraising messages.

Message frequency varies.

Message and data rates may apply.

Reply STOP to any message to opt out at any time. Reply HELP for help, or contact us using the details in the "Contact Us" section below.

Opting out of SMS messaging will not affect your ability to receive other program-related communications through other channels.

We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile opt-in information or SMS consent with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Please see the Data Sharing Policy below for full details.

4. Data Sharing Policy

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing.

Limited data may be shared internally or with trusted vendors (e.g., payment processors, SMS platform providers) under confidentiality agreements and only when necessary, and with partner schools, fire departments, or EMS agencies solely to coordinate program participation.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service or message delivery, is permitted solely to provide the messaging service. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to:

Personalize and improve your experience

Analyze traffic and performance

Remember your preferences

Manage your cookie settings via your browser. For more, visit [What Are Cookies].

6. Third-Party Advertisers

Parts of the site may include content or tools from third parties (e.g., Google Ads). We are not responsible for their data practices. Please review their policies separately.

7. Your Data Rights

You have rights under laws such as the CCPA and GDPR, including to:

Access or correct your personal data

Request deletion or restriction

Object to processing or request data portability

To make a request, please contact us at the address listed below. We respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

1904 Cadets is an educational nonprofit that serves students from elementary school through post-secondary, including children under 13, through our Lil Heroes, Fire Up Your Future, and Fire & EMS Cadets programs. Because our programs are delivered in coordination with schools and require parent/guardian registration, any personal information relating to a minor is collected with the knowledge and consent of a parent, guardian, or partner school — not directly solicited from the child. SMS/text communications are directed to parents, guardians, or emergency contacts on file, not to minors under 13. Parents or guardians may review, correct, or request deletion of their child's information at any time by contacting us using the details below.

9. Security and Data Retention

We implement industry-standard protections and retain data only as long as necessary for business or legal obligations.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be posted with the new effective date.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or data requests, please contact:

1904 Cadets

San Diego, CA 92127

admin@1904cadets.com