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Privacy Policy (Full Text)

1. Scope and Applicability
This Privacy Policy applies to:
• Website visitors.
• Service members, veterans, and family members.
• Training participants.
• Industry partners and sponsors.
• Government stakeholders.
• Organizational collaborators.

Use of the Services constitutes acknowledgment of this Privacy Policy.

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2. Information We Collect
Information Provided Voluntarily
Information may be collected when individuals:
• Submit inquiries or contact forms.
• Register for events or programs.
• Request coordination with partner organizations.
• Participate in surveys or outcome assessments.

Information may include:
• Name.
• Email address.
• Phone number.
• Organizational affiliation.
• Military or veteran status when voluntarily disclosed.
• Communications content.

Submission of information is voluntary unless required for program participation.

Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect:
• Internet Protocol (IP) address.
• Browser type.
• Device identifiers.
• Website usage information.

This data supports cybersecurity monitoring and service improvement.

3. Purpose of Use
Information may be used to:
• Respond to inquiries.
• Deliver training or program communications.
• Improve website functionality.
• Facilitate requested partner introductions.
• Conduct aggregated outcome measurement.

Vanguard Vets prioritizes improving measurable transition outcomes while safeguarding personal privacy.

4. Ecosystem and Partner Engagement
Mind-Set and GO-180 may facilitate introductions or access pathways to third-party organizations including:
• Employers.
• Financial institutions.
• Healthcare providers.
• Educational institutions.
• Nonprofit organizations.

Important Notice: Engagement with third parties occurs by user election or consent. Services provided by external organizations operate under independent privacy policies. Vanguard Vets does not control third-party practices once users leave Vanguard Vets environments.

We do not sell personal information.

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5. Financial Services Disclaimer
Unless expressly disclosed in a written program agreement:
• Vanguard Vets does not provide financial advisory services.
• Vanguard Vets does not execute or process financial transactions between users and financial institutions.

Financial decisions and agreements occur directly between users and selected providers.

6. Outcome Measurement and Research Activities
To improve transition outcomes for military-connected populations, we may conduct:
• Surveys.
• Feedback assessments.
• Program performance evaluations.

Outcome reporting:
• Uses aggregated or anonymized data whenever practicable.
• Does not identify individuals without consent or legal obligation.
• Reports may be shared with sponsors or stakeholders solely to evaluate program effectiveness.

7. Cookies and Analytics
Cookies or analytics tools may be used to:
• Improve website functionality.
• Monitor traffic patterns.
• Enhance user experience.

Users may adjust browser settings to limit cookies.

8. Information Sharing
We do not sell personal information. Information may be disclosed:
• To service providers supporting operations.
• When requested by users for partner coordination.
• To comply with law or legal process.
• To protect safety or prevent fraud.

9. Data Security
We maintain administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information. Systems may include enterprise communication platforms such as Microsoft 365 or comparable secure infrastructure. No transmission method guarantees absolute security.

10. Email Communications
Communications may include:
• Responses to inquiries.
• Program notifications.
• Operational updates.