Below is a privacy policy tailored for the website virginiaveteranscoalition.org. This policy assumes the website serves as an informational and community hub for veterans in Virginia, potentially collecting basic user information (e.g., names, emails) through forms or newsletters, and using standard analytics tools. It is written to be clear, compliant with general privacy standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and adaptable to the organization’s needs.
Privacy Policy for Virginia Veterans Coalition
Last Updated: September 4, 2025
The Virginia Veterans Coalition (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, virginiaveteranscoalition.org (the “Website”). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in the following ways:
a. Information You Provide
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, event registrations, or other features, we may collect details such as your name, email address, phone number, or other information you provide.
- Communications: If you contact us directly (e.g., via email or through the Website), we may collect the content of your message and any associated personal information.
b. Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Website, through cookies and similar technologies.
- Analytics: We use third-party tools, such as Google Analytics, to collect anonymized data about Website usage to improve our services.
c. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third parties, such as social media platforms, if you interact with our content or share it (e.g., through “Like” or “Share” buttons).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Website.
- Respond to your inquiries, requests, or comments.
- Send you newsletters, event updates, or other communications (with your consent, where required).
- Analyze Website usage to improve functionality and user experience.
- Comply with legal obligations or protect the rights, property, or safety of the Virginia Veterans Coalition, our users, or others.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms, hosting providers) who assist us in operating the Website, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., court order or subpoena), or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Virginia Veterans Coalition or others.
- Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data (e.g., Website traffic statistics) with third parties for analytics or reporting purposes.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the Website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you use the Website. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.
5. Your Privacy Choices
- Opt-Out of Communications: You may opt out of receiving newsletters or promotional emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in those emails or contacting us at [insert contact email].
- Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings.
- Access and Correction: Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., under GDPR or CCPA), you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. Contact us at [insert contact email] to exercise these rights.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
9. International Users
The Website is hosted in the United States. If you access the Website from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the updated policy on the Website with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Virginia Veterans Coalition
Email: [email protected]