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Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2025

Gold Coast Veterans Foundation (“GCVF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, gcvf.org.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site, donate, volunteer, or otherwise engage with our programs and services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you:

  • Make a donation

  • Sign up to volunteer or attend an event

  • Subscribe to our newsletter

  • Complete a contact or inquiry form

We may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details (processed securely through our payment partners).

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit gcvf.org, our systems automatically collect certain technical data, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and duration of visit

This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process donations and issue receipts

  • Communicate updates about our programs, events, and volunteer opportunities

  • Respond to inquiries and requests

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Comply with legal and reporting requirements

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

3. Donations and Payment Processing

All online donations are processed securely through trusted third-party platforms such as Bloomerang or other PCI-compliant payment processors.
Your credit card or banking information is never stored on our servers.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

gcvf.org may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to gather anonymous traffic data.
You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, but some parts of the site may not function properly as a result.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share limited information with:

  • Service providers who help operate our website, email system, or donation platform

  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights

All partners are required to safeguard your information and use it only for the purpose of providing contracted services.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

  • Request to access, update, or correct your personal information

  • Opt out of receiving communications from us by clicking “Unsubscribe” in our emails

  • Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal or financial record-keeping obligations)

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us at:
info@gcvf.org
Gold Coast Veterans Foundation, 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd, Suite B, Camarillo, CA 93012

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website and programs are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from minors without parental consent.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Gold Coast Veterans Foundation
4001 Mission Oaks Blvd, Suite D, Camarillo, CA 93012
info@gcvf.org
https://gcvf.org