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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 1, 2026

 

Last Updated: October 1, 2026

 

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1 (“VFW Post 1,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates https://www.vfwpost1.org (the “Site”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our community programs, relief funds, and events.

 

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our Site.

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways when you use our Site:

 

  • Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily: We collect personally identifiable information when you voluntarily submit it to us, such as when you:

     

    • Sign up for a newsletter or email updates.

       

    • Contact us with questions, feedback, or requests for veteran assistance and relief funds.

       

    • Make a donation to VFW Post 1 or the Post 1 Foundation.

       

    • Register for events, community gatherings, or volunteer opportunities.

       

    • Apply for membership or inquire about eligibility.

       

    • This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, branch of service, and payment details (processed securely through third-party payment processors).

       

  • Automatically Collected Information: When you access the Site, our servers automatically collect certain standard technical information, which may include:

     

    • Your IP address, browser type, and operating system.

       

    • Access times, pages viewed, and the referring website address.

       

    • Device information and general usage patterns through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

       

2. How We Use Your Information

Having accurate information permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you to:

 

  • Respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests for veteran support and relief services.

     

  • Process donations, issue receipts, and manage fundraising efforts.

     

  • Send you administrative information, updates, newsletters, and announcements regarding VFW Post 1 events, programs, and community news.

     

  • Improve the functionality, security, and performance of our Site.

     

  • Comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, and enforce our policies.

     

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations, including:

 

  • With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us (such as payment processing, email distribution, or website hosting), subject to confidentiality obligations.

     

  • With Affiliated Entities: We may share information with the national Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) organization or the Post 1 Foundation for coordination of veteran services, programs, and joint fundraising.

     

  • By Law or to Protect Rights: If required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes, protect and defend our rights or property, or protect the personal safety of our members, veterans, or the public.

     

4. Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

5. Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to external websites, such as the national VFW organization, donation portals (e.g., ColoradoGives.org), or social media platforms. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit before providing them with your personal information.

 

6. Your Choices and Opting Out

  • Email Communications: You can unsubscribe from our marketing or informational emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link provided in the email or by contacting us directly.

     

  • Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies, though doing so may affect certain features or services on our Site.

     

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information.

 

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or operations. We will post the updated policy on this page and revise the "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of how we are protecting your information.

 

9. Contact Us

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

 

  • VFW Post 1

     

  • Address: 841 Santa Fe Dr. / 315 Fox St., Denver, CO 80204

     

  • Phone: 720-515-8391 / 303-807-3825

     

  • Website: https://www.vfwpost1.org

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