Privacy Policy

 

Privacy Policy of The Center for Public Safety Data Science, Inc.

Effective Date: 04/27/2024

  1. Introduction Welcome to the Center for Public Safety Data Science, Inc. (CPSDS) We are committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, students, educators, and the communities we serve. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you visit our website, sign up to volunteer, donate, or participate in our programs and events.
  2. Information Collection We collect information in the following ways:
  • Website Visits: We collect data through cookies and similar technologies to understand how you use our website and to improve your experience.
  • Forms and Sign-ups: When you donate, volunteer, or sign up for newsletters, we collect personal information such as your name, email address, and phone number.
  • Event/Course Registration: Information collected includes contact details and payment information, where applicable.
  • Educational Records: Information collected includes course progress and course completion records, grades, quiz/exam results, and certification status.
  • COMAR: CPSDS is obligated to collect other data related to legal requirements set forth by the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) and the Maryland Training Commission. These data collection and retention requirements may be adjusted as required by the State of Maryland. CPSDS is the sole system of record for executed certified CPSDS education programs as required by state law.
  1. Use of Information The information we collect is used to:
  • Process donations and provide tax receipts.
  • Send updates about our projects, events, and volunteer/internship opportunities.
  • Respond to your inquiries and requests.
  • Improve our website, courses, and services.
  • Comply with local, state, and federal legal and regulatory obligations, where applicable.
  • Respond to formal legal process originating within the United States when ordered to and / or issued by a judicial officer pursuant to active/open/ongoing criminal or civil investigations.
  1. Information Sharing and Disclosure We do not sell, rent, allow inspection, donate, intentionally make public, or lease any of your personal or professional information to third parties. Information may be shared with third parties in the following situations:
  • Third Party Requests: The CPSDS will not disclose user information to third parties without formal legal process. It is our duty to protect the personal privacy of our students, donors, employees, and instructors. The CPSDS will not honor informal requests for information absent life threatening exigent circumstances.
  • Legal Requirements: We disclose information where required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, or similar legal process. All legal requests must specify, in writing, the scope, reason, and specific details for the request (absent a court ordered do not discuss clause) and must be submitted electronically. Requests must contain the requestors full name, organization, phone number, physical address, and email address.
  • Violations of Law: Any misuse of CPSDS systems, technologies, or information which does, might, or appears to be a violation of any state, local, or federal law which includes (but is not limited to) application misinformation, fraud, misrepresentation of fact, or malfeasance will be reported to investigatory authorities. These reports may include the transmission of protected privacy related use of information as described above without formal legal process.
  1. Data Security We implement appropriate physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect the information we collect from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction including, but not limited to compliance measures meeting or exceeding with federal Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) standards.
  2. User Rights You have the right to:
  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
  • Opt-in/out of receiving ongoing non-event specific communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in every email.
  1. Changes to the Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. You have the right to inspect previous versions of this privacy policy. To inspect previous versions of this policy, please send a written formal request to the email address listed within section 8. Please note that requests for information will be addressed in order in which they are received and are generally fulfilled within 30 days of the request.
  2. Contact Information If you have any questions or concerns about our use of your personal information, please contact us at:
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