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PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 26, 2026

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Washington ("Department of Washington VFW," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website and communication services.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Mailing address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Mobile phone number
  • VFW Post or District affiliation
  • Membership information, when applicable
  • Information submitted through contact forms, registrations, donations, event registrations, or other interactions with the Department.

We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access
  • Website usage statistics

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests.
  • Provide requested services.
  • Process registrations and donations.
  • Communicate regarding VFW programs, meetings, events, and activities.
  • Send newsletters and organizational updates.
  • Maintain membership records, when applicable.
  • Improve our website and member services.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

SMS Text Messaging

By providing your mobile number and opting in to receive SMS messages from the Department of Washington Veterans of Foreign Wars ("Department of Washington VFW"), you agree to receive conversational text messages related to your interactions with us. These messages may include responses to your inquiries, appointment or meeting scheduling, follow-up communications, updates related to your request, and other information necessary to assist you with the services or support you have requested.

SMS messages are sent only in response to your interactions with the Department of Washington VFW.

Message frequency varies based on your communication with us. Message and data rates may apply depending on your wireless carrier.

SMS Consent

Your consent to receive SMS messages is voluntary and is not a condition of membership, receiving services, making donations, or participating in any VFW program.

SMS consent is used solely to communicate with you regarding your inquiries, requests, appointments, or other service-related interactions with the Department of Washington VFW.

We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile information with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

All categories of personal information described in this Privacy Policy exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent. This information will not be shared with any third parties under any circumstances.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only:

  • With service providers performing services on our behalf.
  • When required by law.
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Department of Washington VFW, our members, or others.
  • As otherwise permitted or required by law.

Service providers acting on our behalf are required to safeguard your information and may only use it to perform services for the Department of Washington VFW.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze website traffic.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain features of the website.

Data Security

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

Although we make every reasonable effort to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. The Department of Washington VFW is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been submitted, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Your Privacy Rights

You may request to:

  • Review the personal information we maintain about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of information where permitted by law.
  • Ask questions regarding how your information is collected or used.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Contact Us

Veterans of Foreign Wars
Department of Washington

5213 Pacific Highway East
Fife, WA 98424

Phone: (253) 922-2114
Email: cos@vfwwa.org
Website: https://vfwwa.org

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