Privacy Policy

Effective date July 09, 2026

VAlanthropy respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you share with us through our website, donation forms, contact forms, email communications, text messaging, events, and other outreach activities.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

Who We Are:

VAlanthropy is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization developing permanent affordable housing communities that support veterans seeking long-term stability, healing, and independence.

Website: www.valanthropy.org
Email: info@valanthropy.org
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5230, Columbia, SC 29250-5230

Information We Collect

We may collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Organization or company name
Donation information
Volunteer or partnership interests
Event registration information
Newsletter signup information
Messages submitted through website forms
Communication preferences
Information provided through surveys, forms, or outreach campaigns

Please do not submit medical records, emergency details, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, or other highly sensitive personal information through our website forms.

Donation Information

When you make a donation online, your payment information is processed through a secure third-party payment processor or donation platform. VAlanthropy does not store complete credit card numbers or full payment account information on our website.

We may receive donation-related details such as your name, contact information, donation amount, donation date, campaign designation, and information needed to provide receipts, acknowledgments, and donor records.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

How your information is used:

VAlanthropy may use your information to:

Respond to your questions or requests
Process donations and send receipts
Provide updates about VAlanthropy and Hidden Wounds Village Alpha
Send newsletters or mission updates
Manage volunteer, sponsor, donor, and partner inquiries
Communicate about events or campaigns
Maintain donor and supporter records
Improve our website and outreach efforts
Comply with legal, financial, tax, and reporting obligations
Protect the security and integrity of our website and organization

Email Communications:

If you choose to receive emails from VAlanthropy, we may send occasional updates about project progress, fundraising campaigns, events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support the mission.

You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us at info@valanthropy.org.

We may still send non-marketing messages related to donations, receipts, event registration, or direct inquiries.

Text Messaging and Opt-In Consent

If you provide your mobile number and choose to receive text messages from VAlanthropy, we may send informational messages related to your inquiry, event participation, donation activity, volunteer interest, or mission updates.

Text message consent is not required to make a donation or receive services.

Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary.You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP. You may request help by replying HELP or contacting info@valanthropy.org.

VAlanthropy does not sell, rent, or share text messaging opt-in information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Contact Forms and Website Inquiries

Information submitted through website forms is used to respond to your inquiry and route your message to the appropriate team member.

Website forms and email inquiries are not monitored 24/7 and should not be used for emergencies, crisis situations, or urgent veteran support needs.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
For veteran crisis support, call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or use the Veterans Crisis Line online chat.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site, improve performance, measure outreach effectiveness, and support website security.

These tools may collect information such as:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Referring website
General location information
Interaction with website forms or links

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Third-Party Services

VAlanthropy may use trusted third-party providers to help operate the website, process donations, manage email communications, support text messaging, analyze website traffic, host forms, or provide other services.

These providers may have access to limited information only as needed to perform their services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use through our website, including donation platforms and payment processors.

How We Share Information

VAlanthropy does not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share limited information only when necessary to:

Process donations
Send requested communications
Operate our website and services
Work with trusted service providers
Comply with legal, tax, accounting, or reporting obligations
Protect the rights, safety, and security of VAlanthropy, our users, or others

We do not share donor information, supporter information, or text messaging opt-in information with third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

Donor Privacy

VAlanthropy values donor trust.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share donor names, contact information, donation history, or personal information with third parties for their marketing or fundraising purposes.

Donor information may be used internally for donation processing, acknowledgments, receipts, recordkeeping, reporting, stewardship, and communication related to the mission.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, disclosure, or alteration.

However, no website, email system, form, or online transmission is completely secure. Please use caution when submitting information online.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

VAlanthropy may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

VAlanthropy
P.O. Box 5230
Columbia, SC 29250-5230
Email: info@valanthropy.org