PRIVACY POLICY

PRIVACY POLICY

Veteran Ecosystem Council (the “Company,” “we,” “ours,” “us”) respects and values your privacy, and we are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this privacy policy (“Policy”). This Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit or utilize www.thevec.org (the “Site,” a component of the Service) or utilize or interact with any other products, applications, or features we provide (collectively, the “Service”). This Policy also describes our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information. Any undefined capitalized terms in this Policy shall be given the meaning ascribed to them in our Terms of Use.

By accessing or using the Service, you fully agree to all the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, or our other policies and practices, you must not use the Service. This Policy may change from time to time. Your continued use of this Service after such changes are made is deemed to be acceptance of those changes. It is your responsibility to check this Policy periodically for updates.

HOW THIS POLICY APPLIES

This Policy applies to information we collect: (1) on this Site; (2) in any electronic communication between you and the Service; (3) through any mobile or desktop application (if any and when available) you download, which provides off-browser interaction between you and this Site; and (4) when you interact with our advertising or applications on third-party websites and services.

This Policy does NOT apply to information collected by: (1) us offline or through any other means, including on any other website or service operated by Veteran Ecosystem Council or any third party (including our affiliates and subsidiaries); or (2) any third party (including our affiliates and subsidiaries), including through any application or content (including advertising) that may link to or be accessible from or through the Service.

CHILDREN UNDER AGE OF 18

The Service is not intended for persons under the age of 18, and persons under the age of 18 are not permitted to register for access to the Service. We do not knowingly collect personal information from persons under the age of 18. If you are under 18, do not use or provide any information on this Site or attempt to register or use any features of the Service.

We encourage parents and legal guardians to monitor their children’s Internet usage and to help enforce our privacy policy by instructing their children never to provide personal information on the Site. If you have reason to believe that a child has provided personal information through the Site, please contact us by email at [email protected]. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 18 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information.

TYPES OF INFORMATION WE COLLECT

  • Your name, postal address, e-mail address, telephone number, and Internet Protocol (“IP”) address;

  • Information and content that you provide or upload for use in connection with the Service, which may include information pertaining to your military service, military background, and your professional affiliation;

  • Information about any contributions or interactions you have as a member or partner; and

  • Demographic information such as date of birth, gender, and geographic area, when that information is linked to other Personal Information.

    The preceding list of information we may collect is illustrative, not exhaustive.

Non-Personal Information

Non-Personal Information includes information that is about you but does not identify you personally, such as:

  • Anonymous usage data and general demographic information;

  • Referring/exit pages and URLs; and

  • Preferences you submit and preferences generated based on the data you submit and usage patterns.

  • We may also collect information about your internet connection, the equipment you use to access our Website, and usage details, including browser type, language preference, and the date and time of each request.

HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM YOU

Information we collect depends on how you utilize the Service. We collect information that you provide when you register for an account, submit inquiries, enter a contest or promotion, report a problem, or respond to polls or surveys distributed for research purposes.

AUTOMATIC DATA COLLECTION AND HOW WE USE IT

In an effort to improve the quality of the Service, the Company and our service providers may use automatic data collection technologies, such as Google Analytics, to collect certain information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns. This may include traffic data, location data, logs, the referring URL, and information about your computer and internet connection (IP address, operating system, and browser type).

We may also use these technologies to collect information about your online activities over time and across third-party websites (behavioral tracking). This statistical data helps us improve the Service and deliver a better user experience.

Technologies Used

  • Cookies: Small files placed on your computer. You may refuse them via browser settings, though this may limit access to certain parts of the Service.

  • Flash Cookies: Used to store information about preferences and navigation.

  • Web Beacons: Small electronic files (clear gifs, pixel tags) that permit us to count users who have visited pages or opened emails.

DO NOT TRACK DISCLOSURE

At this time, Veteran Ecosystem Council does not respond to or alter its practices when it receives a “Do Not Track” signal from a user’s web browser. For more information, please visit www.allaboutdnt.com.

HOW WE USE PERSONAL INFORMATION

Except as otherwise stated in this Policy, we do not sell, trade, rent, or share your Personal Information with third parties for marketing purposes without your consent. We may share Personal Information with vendors performing services for the Company.

We may use your Personal Information to:

  • Communicate with you (e.g., respond to inquiries, provide technical support);

  • Facilitate and carry out the functions of the Service;

  • Verify your identity;

  • Enforce our Terms of Use and prevent prohibited or illegal activities;

  • Improve the Service and customize your user experience;

  • Administer surveys, contests, or promotional activities;

  • Comply with legal obligations; and

  • For any other purpose disclosed to you and to which you consent.

HOW WE USE NON PERSONAL INFORMATION

We use Non-Personal Information to help us improve the Service and analyze use patterns. We reserve the right to use and disclose such information to our partners, advertisers, and other third parties at our discretion. We may also generate aggregated “Data Reports” regarding the performance and operation of the Service, which contain no personally identifiable information and may be used for business purposes without restriction.

HOW WE DISCLOSE INFORMATION

We may disclose aggregated, de-identified information without restriction. We may disclose your information:

1. To comply with any court order, law, or legal process;

2. To ensure compliance with our Terms of Use;

3. To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company, our customers, or others; and

4. For purposes of fraud protection.

THIRD-PARTY USE OF COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We may share data with third-party service providers to facilitate the Service. While we only disclose information in accordance with this Policy, we cannot control or verify how such third parties collect or track information. Veteran Ecosystem Council is not responsible for the policies or practices of any third-party service provider. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they interact with.

DATA SECURITY

We implement security measures (including encryption, firewalls, and secure socket layer technology) designed to protect your information. However, no security measure is perfect. By using our Service, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to assume these risks.

ACCESSING AND CORRECTING YOUR INFORMATION

You can review and change your personal information by logging into the Site and visiting your account profile page. You may also send an e-mail to [email protected] to request access to, correct, or delete any personal information you have provided. We may not be able to accommodate a request to change information if we believe it would violate any law or legal requirement.

CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

California Civil Code Section § 1798.83 permits users of our Service that are California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please send an e-mail to [email protected].

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

Our Service may provide links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. This Policy applies solely to information collected by us. We encourage our users to read the privacy statements of other websites before proceeding to use them.

CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to change this Policy and our Terms of Use at any time. We will notify you of significant changes via the email address on file or by placing a prominent notice on our site. Significant changes will go into effect thirty (30) days following such notification. Non-material changes take effect immediately. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your Personal Information may be among the assets transferred.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions regarding this Policy or the practices of this Site, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected].