Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 11-09-2025

Fire Missions Veteran Services (FMVS) (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to respecting and safeguarding the privacy of site visitors, donors, volunteers, and program participants. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it and how we protect it.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal data only with your consent and for specified purposes:

• Information you provide via forms—such as name, email, phone, address, and other personal details.
• Uploaded documents, like DD-214s or supporting paperwork for programs.
• Volunteer and event sign-ups, including background check data.
• Online donation details, including payment information processed securely (through third-party platforms like Zeffy).
• Anonymous usage data such as browser type, IP address, and site visitation metrics (through tools like Google Analytics) Disabled Veterans National Foundation+1Termly+1Blue Hills Digital.

2. How We Use Your Information

We will only use your data for purposes you expect, such as:

• Processing donations, applications, and volunteer inquiries.
• Communicating about programs, events, and opportunities relevant to veterans or supporters.
• Fulfilling legal requirements, such as sending donor tax receipts (501(c)(3) compliant).
• Improving our website experience and outreach efforts.

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share limited data with trusted partners or contractors as required to provide services (e.g., payment processing, email delivery, background checks), under confidentiality agreements Reuters+15Wikipedia+15Veterans Affairs+15Wikipedia+15warriorproject.org+15Termly+
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3. Data Security & Retention

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Access to personal data is limited to staff and contractors with a legitimate need. We retain your information only as long as needed to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.

4. Your Choices & Rights

• Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the link in any email we send.
• Access or Correction: You may request access to review or correct your personal information.
• Withdrawal of Consent: If you ask us to delete your data, please know this may impact our ability to serve you or provide programs.

5. Third-party Links & Embedded Services

Our website may contain links to external resources (partners, VA services, payment pages, etc.). These external sites are governed by their own privacy policies. Please review those independently before sharing your information Nonprofit Association of Washingtondds4vets.org.

6. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted information through our site, please contact us at the information below and we will delete it promptly.

7. Cookie & Tracking Technologies

We use standard website analytics tools to collect non-identifying data such as IP address, browser, and session activity. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Policy Updates

As privacy rules evolve, we may update this policy periodically. Please check this page for the most current version. Your continued use of our website after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy Veterans Affairs+3Disabled Veterans National Foundation+3dds4vets.org+3warriorproject.org.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests about your personal data, please reach out:
Fire Missions Veteran Services