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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 21st, 2026
Who We Are
The Wise County Sheriff's Posse is a civilian volunteer organization based in Wise County, Texas.
What Information We Collect
When you submit a membership application, we collect the following:
- First and last name
- Home address, city, state, and zip code
- Phone number and email address
- Place of birth
- Occupation and business address
- Spouse's name
- Length of residency in Wise County and Texas
- Background information as required by the application
- Contact information for your three required sponsors
We also use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics automatically collects information like your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on each page. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information from your membership application to process your application and contact you about your membership status. We do not sell your information or share it with any third parties outside of the Posse's leadership team.
We use Google Analytics data solely to improve our website experience.
Google Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics, a service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics places cookies on your browser to help us analyze website traffic. Data collected is transmitted to and stored by Google.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
To learn more about how Google uses your data, visit google.com/policies/privacy/partners.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies through Google Analytics only. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of these cookies.
Data Retention
We retain membership application information for as long as it is needed to process your application and maintain organizational records. If you would like your information removed, contact us at the email below.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, request that we correct any inaccurate information, or request that we delete your information. To make any of these requests, reach out to us directly.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, contact us at info@wcsheriffsposse.org.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top.