Privacy Policy

Tours of Duty
Effective Date: 6/March/2025

Introduction
Tours of Duty (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with us, whether through our website, events, or other services. By engaging with our organization, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to support our mission of searching for and recovering POW/MIAs and helping veterans reconnect with a mission and sense of purpose. The types of information we collect include:

Personal Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other contact details when you donate, sign up for newsletters, or participate in our programs.
Donation Information: If you make a donation, we may collect payment details, billing address, and transaction history.
Volunteer and Membership Information: If you volunteer or become a member, we may collect information related to your skills, availability, and interests.
Technical Information: When you visit our website, we may collect information such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, and usage data through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for purposes including, but not limited to:

Communicating with you about our programs, initiatives, and events.
Processing donations and providing tax receipts.
Managing volunteer participation and engagement.
Enhancing and personalizing your experience with our website and services.
Complying with legal obligations and ensuring security.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share information in the following situations:

With Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist in processing donations, email communications, and website operations.
As Required by Law: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

4. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

The right to access, correct, or update your personal data.
The right to opt out of email communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
The right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email].

6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us for removal.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of these changes.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

Tours of Duty
expeditions@toursofduty.org.
202-539-9615

Thank you for supporting our mission to honor and recover POW/MIAs and help veterans find renewed purpose.