Privacy Policy
How MilVet Transitions collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information.
Effective Date: August 19, 2026
At MilVet Transitions, we respect and value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (milvettransitions.org), participate in our veteran peer programs, fill out our forms, or engage with us in other ways. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.
1. Information We Collect
SMS Communications & Consent
If you provide your mobile phone number, you may opt in to receive SMS messages from MilVet Transitions. SMS consent is obtained through online forms, event registrations, support request forms, or other direct communication where you explicitly agree to receive text messages.
Messages may include program updates, event reminders, peer support notifications, important announcements, and other relevant communications regarding veteran and family support.
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. For help, reply HELP or contact us directly at josh@milvettransitions.org.
We do not share, sell, rent, or disclose mobile phone numbers or SMS consent information with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
We collect several types of information, including:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, military affiliation/branch, and other contact details provided via forms.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device details collected automatically when visiting our site.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited, time spent, and features used.
- Transaction / Donation Information: If you make a donation or purchase a package with us, we process transaction details through secure third-party payment processors.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our veteran peer support and transition programs.
- To respond to inquiries, schedule calls, and connect veterans and military families with resources.
- To process donations and issue acknowledgments.
- To send updates, event notifications, and organization news to individuals who opt in.
- To comply with legal obligations and ensure organizational security.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information when required by law in response to subpoenas, court orders, or valid legal processes.
4. Data Security
We are committed to protecting your personal information. We use industry-standard security measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze site usage, and support basic functionality. You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may function with reduced capability.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information.
- The right to object to or restrict processing of your data.
- The right to withdraw consent for marketing or SMS communications at any time.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
