Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
1. Introduction
KWVA MOH Don C. Faith Chapter #222 ("Chapter," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways, including:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other identifiers you voluntarily provide when registering, donating, volunteering, or contacting us.
- Payment Data: Payment card details collected and processed securely by our third-party payment processor, Stripe. We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.
- Usage Data: Information your browser sends automatically, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits, and referring URLs.
- Membership Data: Membership tier, subscription status, and related account information when you join as a member.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process donations, memberships, and service requests
- Communicate with you about our programs, events, and services
- Send receipts, confirmations, and administrative messages
- Coordinate volunteer activities and community programs
- Improve our website, services, and operations
- Comply with legal obligations and protect the Chapter's rights
- Send periodic newsletters or updates (you may opt out at any time)
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and conducting our activities (e.g., Stripe for payment processing, email service providers), bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Protection of Rights: When we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Chapter, our supporters, or others.
- Organizational Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or dissolution of the Chapter, subject to applicable law.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our site may not function properly.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Donation records are typically retained for a minimum of seven (7) years for tax and accounting purposes.
7. Security of Your Information
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the information you provide, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against interception or misuse.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us at kwvaadmin@gmail.com.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
KWVA MOH Don C. Faith Chapter #222
P.O. Box 10622, Killeen, TX 76549
Email: kwvaadmin@gmail.com
Phone: (254) 368-7599
