Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12/22/2025
Last Updated: 12/22/2025

Halifax Area Ambulance and Rescue Association is a non-profit and/or municipal Emergency Medical Services (EMS) organization dedicated to serving our community. We are committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website and interact with our organization online.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit our website.

1. Purpose of This Website

This website is provided for informational, educational, and community outreach purposes. It is not intended to be used for requesting emergency medical assistance.
In an emergency, please dial 911.

2. Information Collected Through This Website

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal information that you choose to submit, including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Information submitted through contact forms
Volunteer, employment, or membership application information
Donation or community inquiry information

Providing personal information through the website is voluntary.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, limited technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

IP address
Browser type and operating system
Pages viewed and time spent on the website
Referring website or search engine

This information is used solely to improve website performance, accessibility, and security.

3. Use of Website Information

Information collected through this website may be used to:

Respond to questions, requests, or community inquiries
Process volunteer or employment applications
Improve website content and usability
Support community outreach and transparency efforts
Maintain website security and integrity
Comply with applicable public records, legal, or regulatory requirements

As a non-profit or municipal organization, we do not sell or commercially exploit personal information.

4. Public Records Considerations

As a government or publicly supported organization, certain communications or records may be subject to public records or freedom of information laws. Information submitted through this website may be disclosed if required by applicable law.

5. Cookies and Website Analytics

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance functionality and understand website usage. Cookies do not collect personally identifiable medical information. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may be limited.

6. Medical Information and HIPAA

This website does not collect protected health information (PHI) for treatment purposes.

Any medical or patient information obtained during the provision of EMS or ambulance services is handled separately and protected in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable state laws. Patients may receive a Notice of Privacy Practices describing how medical information is used and disclosed.

7. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Website information may be shared only:

With service providers assisting with website operations, under confidentiality agreements
When required by law, court order, or regulatory authority
To protect the safety, rights, or property of the organization, its personnel, or the public

8. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard information collected through this website. While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission is completely secure.

9. External Links

Our website may include links to third-party or partner websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 through this website.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, or organizational practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our website practices, please contact:

Halifax Area Ambulance and Rescue Association
31 Bunker Hill RD, PO. 459
Halifax PA, 17032
(717) – 896 – 3636
[email protected]