Donor Privacy Policy

The National Policing Institute (NPI) is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of our donors. We recognize that your trust is critical, and we handle your personal information with care and integrity.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from donors when it is voluntarily provided, including:

  • Name
  • Mailing address
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Donation amount, date, and history
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

We do not collect or store sensitive personal data such as Social Security numbers or driver’s license information.

How We Use Donor Information

The information we collect is used for purposes including:

  • Processing and acknowledging donations
  • Providing tax receipts
  • Maintaining accurate donor records
  • Communicating updates about our mission, programs, and opportunities to support our work
  • Complying with applicable laws and regulations

Commitment to Donor Privacy

We do not sell, share, rent, or trade donor personal information with any third party for marketing or fundraising purposes.
We do not send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations.

If at any time a donor chooses to be listed as "anonymous," we will honor that request in all public donor recognition materials.

Third-Party Service Providers

NPI uses secure, reputable third-party vendors to process donations and communicate with donors. These vendors are contractually required to protect donor data and use it solely for services on behalf of NPI.

Donor Choice and Opt-Out

You may choose to:

  • Opt out of receiving future communications
  • Request your donation be anonymous
  • Review, correct, or update your personal information

To make any of these requests, contact us at:

Email: philanthropy@policinginstitute.org
Phone: (202) 833-1460
Mail:
Philanthropy Office
National Policing Institute
2550 S. Clark Street, Suite 1130
Arlington, VA 22202

Security Practices

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, including the use of secure servers and encrypted payment processing.

Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically. Any material changes will be reflected on our website with an updated effective date.

Date of Last Update: July 25, 2025