Privacy Policy

The National Military Community Foundation ("NMCF," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you regarding your information.

By using the National Military Community Foundation website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you choose to interact with us, such as by making a donation, subscribing to communications, or contacting us, we may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Telephone number
• Donation information
• Any information you choose to provide in your communications with us

We collect only the information necessary to provide services, communicate with supporters, process donations, and operate our programs.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Referring websites
• Date and time of visits
• General geographic location

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve the user experience.

How We Use Information

We may use information we collect to:

• Operate and maintain our website
• Process donations
• Respond to inquiries
• Send organizational updates and communications
• Improve website functionality and content
• Measure website performance and visitor engagement
• Comply with legal obligations

Email Communications

If you subscribe to receive emails from NMCF, we may send updates about our organization, programs, events, and fundraising efforts.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

Even if you unsubscribe from marketing communications, we may still contact you regarding donations, transactions, or other administrative matters.

Donations

NMCF accepts donations through trusted third-party payment processors. Payment information is processed directly by those providers and is subject to their respective privacy and security practices.

NMCF does not sell, rent, or trade donor information.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and understand website usage.

We currently use analytics tools such as Google Analytics and may use other similar services from time to time. These services help us understand website traffic and visitor behavior but do not provide us with personally identifiable information unless voluntarily supplied by the visitor.

You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Sharing of Information

NMCF does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share information only when necessary to:

• Process donations and transactions
• Deliver email communications
• Comply with legal requirements
• Protect the rights, safety, and security of NMCF, our users, or others

Service providers who assist us in operating our website or services are required to maintain appropriate safeguards for information entrusted to them.

Data Security

We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing information electronically is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. NMCF is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those external websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any website they visit.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected without appropriate parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page along with an updated effective date.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact: