Last updated: October 11, 2026. This policy explains what information World Fire Contact (fire.qoolsearch.com), published by QoolSearch, collects when you visit the site and how it is used.
Information we collect
- Correction form: if you use the correction form, we receive the name, email address and message you enter. We use them only to review your correction and, if needed, reply to you.
- Usage data: the site is hosted on Google Blogger. Google may automatically collect standard log data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited and referring pages to operate, secure and measure the service.
- Local preferences: your light/dark mode and mi/km choices are stored in your own browser (local storage). They are never sent to us.
Cookies and advertising
Google and its partners may use cookies or similar technologies to provide Blogger features, measure traffic and, where advertising is shown, serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on visits to this site and/or other sites on the internet.
You can opt out of personalized advertising in Google Ads Settings, and learn more at How Google uses information from sites that use its services. Visitors in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and Switzerland are asked for consent before non-essential cookies are used.
How we use information
- To review and apply corrections to department profiles.
- To understand which pages are useful and improve the directory.
- To keep the site secure and prevent abuse.
We do not sell personal information and do not use correction messages for marketing.
Retention
Correction messages are kept only as long as needed to handle them and keep a record of changes to a profile.
Your rights
Depending on where you live (for example under the GDPR, UK GDPR or the California Consumer Privacy Act), you may have the right to access, correct or delete personal information we hold about you, or to object to certain processing. To make a request, use the contact form and mention "Privacy request".
Third-party sites
Profiles link to official department websites and other external resources, which have their own privacy policies.
Children
The site is a general-audience reference and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top shows when it was last changed.