PRIVACY POLICY

Texas Valor Project ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website texasvalorproject.org or interact with us in connection with our mission to support veterans, first responders, and their families.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our site.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information You Provide Directly
Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you register for an event, make a donation, or contact us
Payment information (processed securely through our third-party payment processor; we do not store full card details)
Messages and correspondence you send to us
Event registration details such as team names, dietary restrictions, or special accommodations
Information Collected Automatically
IP address, browser type, and operating system
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 below)

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Process donations and issue tax receipts
Register participants for fundraising events such as golf tournaments and clay shoots
Communicate with you about upcoming events, campaigns, and organizational updates
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Improve our website and understand how visitors engage with our content
Comply with legal obligations and protect our organization's rights

3. Donation Information
When you make a donation through our website, your payment information is processed by a secure, third-party payment processor. We do not store your full credit card number, CVV, or bank account details on our servers.
We retain your name, contact information, and donation amount for our records, for the purpose of issuing donation receipts, and to fulfill any applicable legal and tax reporting requirements. Texas Valor Project is a nonprofit organization and may provide written acknowledgment of charitable contributions in accordance with IRS guidelines.

4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We work with trusted vendors (such as payment processors, email platforms, and event management tools) who assist us in operating our website and carrying out our mission. These vendors are contractually required to protect your information.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process.
Protection of Rights: We may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Texas Valor Project, our supporters, or the public.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and understand how visitors use our site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

8. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
Opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send
Request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you
Contact us with questions or concerns about how your data is handled
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@texasvalorproject.org.

9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Texas Valor Project
Email: info@texasvalorproject.org