VFW National Home
The VFW National Home (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy of our donors, supporters, and website visitors. We are committed to protecting your personal information and using it in a responsible and transparent manner.
Our Commitment to Donor Privacy
We adhere to the highest standards of ethical fundraising and respect donor intent and privacy.
- We do not sell, rent, or trade donor information with any other organization.
- We do not send mailings on behalf of other organizations.
- We honor all donor requests to limit, discontinue, or modify communications.
Donor Bill of Rights
The VFW National Home recognizes the importance of donor confidence and trust. We affirm our commitment to the principles outlined in the Donor Bill of Rights, developed by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, and Giving Institute.
Donors have the right to:
- Be informed of the organization’s mission and how donated resources are used
- Be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board
- Have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements
- Be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given
- Receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition
- Be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and confidentiality
- Expect that all relationships with individuals representing the organization will be professional
- Be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees, or hired solicitors
- Have the opportunity to have their names deleted from mailing lists
- Feel free to ask questions and receive prompt, truthful answers
Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Donation and giving history
We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our website, including:
- IP address
- Browser and device type
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process donations and provide tax receipts
- Communicate about our programs, services, and opportunities to give
- Respond to inquiries and provide donor support
- Maintain internal records
- Improve our website and communications
Donor Recognition and Information Sharing
- Donor names may be published in recognition materials (e.g., annual reports, newsletters, website) unless anonymity is requested
- Life member names (names only) may be shared within appropriate levels of the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization for recruitment and recognition purposes
We will honor any request for anonymity.
Third-Party Service Providers
We may use trusted third-party providers to support our operations, including:
- Donation processors
- Email communication platforms
- Data management systems such as Blackbaud
These providers are required to safeguard your information and use it only for authorized purposes.
Cookies and Website Data
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site usage.
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service. After approval, your profile picture may be visible publicly with your comment.
Media
If you upload images, you should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may download and extract this information.
Cookies
- Cookies may store your name, email, and preferences for convenience
- Login cookies and session cookies help manage site functionality
- You may disable cookies through your browser settings
Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). These behave as if you visited the originating website, which may collect data and use tracking technologies.
How We Share Information
We do not sell or trade personal information.
We may share information only with trusted service providers necessary to operate our organization or as required by law.
Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect personal information:
- Access is limited to authorized personnel
- Data is stored in secure systems
- We follow industry standards, including PCI DSS compliance
- Credit card information is not stored by the VFW National Home
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Meet legal and regulatory requirements
- Maintain accurate donor and financial records
- Support ongoing relationships with donors
Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request corrections or updates
- Request deletion of your information (where applicable)
- Opt out of communications or donor recognition
Opt-Out and Communication Preferences
You may opt out of communications at any time.
Contact us if you wish to:
- Receive fewer communications
- Be removed from mailing lists
- Remain anonymous
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If such information is identified, it will be deleted.
Contact Information
If you have questions or requests regarding your information, please contact us:
VFW National Home
Attn: Development Department
3573 S. Waverly Rd
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Phone: 866-483-9642
Email: info@vfwnationalhome.org
Policy Updates
We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page.
Last Updated: April 2026
