Privacy Policy Statement - Veteran Owned Business
Effective Date: October 8, 2025
Veteran Owned Business Project/Veteran Owned Business/Veteran Owned Business Marketplace (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates VeteranOwnedBusiness.com and related websites, including but not limited to:
news.VeteranOwnedBusiness.com | support.VeteranOwnedBusiness.com | VOBeacon.com | VOBDirectory.com | FamousVeterans.com | VeteransHireVeterans.com | avosba.org | VeteransMarketplace.com | YourMilitaryDiscounts.com | myVOB.com | and other related sites
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information across all of our websites and platforms.
By accessing or using any of our websites, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Complete contact forms or request forms
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Participate in surveys or feedback requests
- Send us emails or other communications
- Create an account or business listing
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, business information, military service details, and any other information you choose to provide.
1.2 Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through web analytics and tracking technologies:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Device information (type, operating system)
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referral sources (websites that directed you to our site)
- Date and time of visits
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
2.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.
2.2 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly, including security features and basic navigation
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website through services like Google Analytics
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience
- Advertising Cookies: May be used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness
2.3 Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our services
- To respond to your inquiries and requests
- To send newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
- To improve our website and user experience
- To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- To detect and prevent fraud or security issues
- To comply with legal obligations
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, such as web hosting, analytics, or email services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, but we will notify you before this occurs.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving newsletters or promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or through our contact form at https://www.veteranownedbusiness.com/contact.php.
7. GDPR Compliance (For EU Residents)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Legal Basis for Processing: We process your personal data based on your consent, the necessity to perform a contract, or our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services or ensuring security).
- Data Subject Rights: In addition to the rights listed above, you may have the right to restrict processing, object to processing, or lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
We strive to comply with GDPR requirements and will respond to your requests within the legally required timeframes.
8. Third-Party Links
Our websites may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date. Please review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email:[email protected]
- Phone: (877) 862-5478
- Contact Form: https://www.veteranownedbusiness.com/contact.php
We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.
