Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 24, 2026

Homes for Veterans John 3:16 ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at homesforveteransjohn316.org (the "Site") or interact with our services.

1. Who We Are

Homes for Veterans John 3:16 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans and their families find safe, affordable housing. We provide education, resources, technical assistance, and community support to honor those who have served our country.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Information You Provide Directly

- Name and email address when you submit our Contact Us form

- Name, email address, and payment information when you make a donation or purchase through our Store

- Any messages or attachments you send through our contact form

b) Information Collected Automatically

- IP address and browser type

- Pages visited and time spent on the Site

- Referring website or search terms

- Device and operating system information

This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

- Respond to your inquiries and messages

- Process donations and purchases

- Send updates, newsletters, and information about our programs (with your consent)

- Improve our website and services

- Comply with legal obligations

- Prevent fraud and ensure site security

4. Donations and Financial Information

If you make a donation or purchase through our Site, payment processing is handled by secure third-party payment processors. We do not store your full credit card or banking information on our servers. Please review the privacy policy of any payment processor you use.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. These may include:

- Essential cookies necessary for the Site to function

- Analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics)

- Marketing cookies for relevant advertising

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

6. Google reCAPTCHA

Our contact form is protected by Google reCAPTCHA. Google's use of data is governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. reCAPTCHA helps us prevent spam and abuse.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services including but not limited to:

- Google Analytics (website analytics)

- GoDaddy (website hosting and e-commerce)

- Social media platforms linked from our Site

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

8. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only:

- With service providers who assist us in operating the Site (under confidentiality agreements)

- When required by law or to protect our legal rights

- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

- Access the personal information we hold about you

- Request correction of inaccurate information

- Request deletion of your information

- Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

12. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the Contact Us form on our website at homesforveteransjohn316.org.