Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 6, 2026

Florida Veterans for Common Sense, Inc. (“FLVCS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting FloridaVeteransForCommonSense.org, becoming a member or supporter, subscribing to our communications, making a donation, registering for an event, or otherwise interacting with our organization.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Telephone number

• Membership or supporter status

• Veteran-related information you choose to provide

• Information submitted through contact, membership, subscription, event, or other website forms

• Donation or membership transaction information

• Communications you send to FLVCS

When you make a donation, pay membership dues, or complete certain transactions, payment information may be collected and processed by a third-party payment provider. FLVCS does not generally receive or store your complete credit card or payment-account information.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through our website hosting provider, analytics services, cookies, or similar technologies.

This information may include:

• IP address

• Browser and device type

• Operating system

• Pages visited

• Referring website

• Approximate location based on IP address

• Date and time of visits

• Interactions with the website

We use this information primarily to maintain the security and performance of the website and to understand how visitors use the site.

How We Use Your Information

FLVCS may use the information we collect to:

• Process membership applications and renewals

• Maintain membership and supporter records

• Process donations and membership dues

• Send newsletters, notices, event information, advocacy updates, and other communications

• Respond to questions or requests

• Manage events and organizational activities

• Improve our website and communications

• Maintain the security and integrity of our website

• Comply with legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements

• Carry out the mission and activities of Florida Veterans for Common Sense

Email Communications

If you subscribe to FLVCS emails or otherwise request communications from us, we may send you news, event announcements, advocacy information, organizational updates, and other information related to FLVCS.

You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the email or by contacting us at contact@flvcs.us.

We may still send administrative communications when necessary regarding a membership, donation, transaction, or request you have made.

How We Share Information

FLVCS does not sell or rent personal information to businesses or other organizations for commercial marketing purposes.

We may share information with trusted service providers that assist us in operating our organization and website, such as:

• Website hosting and technology providers

• Email and newsletter providers

• Donation and payment processors

• Membership-management services

• Website analytics providers

• Event or registration services

These providers may access information only as necessary to provide services on our behalf and are subject to their own privacy and security obligations.

We may also disclose information when required by law, court order, legal process, or governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of FLVCS, our members, supporters, or others.

Donations and Payments

FLVCS may use third-party services to process donations, membership dues, and other payments. When you submit payment information, your information is handled according to the privacy policies and security practices of the applicable payment provider.

FLVCS does not generally store complete credit or debit card numbers on its website.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate properly, remember preferences, understand website traffic, improve site performance, and provide certain third-party features.

Your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain portions of the website.

Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to or features provided by third-party websites and services, including social-media platforms, video services, payment processors, and other organizations.

When you leave our website or interact with a third-party service, that third party’s privacy policy and terms apply. FLVCS is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

Protecting Member, Supporter, Donor, and Subscriber Information

FLVCS recognizes that individuals may consider their membership, support, donations, subscriptions, or involvement with an advocacy organization to be private information.

We do not sell our member, supporter, donor, or subscriber lists for commercial marketing purposes.

We limit access to personal information to individuals and service providers who reasonably need it to carry out FLVCS activities and operations.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, maintain appropriate organizational and financial records, comply with legal requirements, and resolve disputes.

Information that is no longer reasonably necessary may be deleted or anonymized.

Your Privacy Choices

You may contact FLVCS to:

• Request information about the personal information we maintain about you

• Request that inaccurate information be corrected

• Request deletion of certain information when appropriate

• Update your contact information

• Change your email preferences

• Unsubscribe from FLVCS communications

Certain information may need to be retained for legal, financial, organizational, or recordkeeping purposes.

Depending on where you live, applicable law may provide additional rights regarding your personal information.

Children’s Privacy

The FLVCS website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the website.

If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected unintentionally, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

FLVCS may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, technology, organizational practices, or legal requirements.

When changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how FLVCS handles personal information, please contact:

Florida Veterans for Common Sense, Inc.
P.O. Box 2311
Sarasota, FL 34230
Phone: 941-363-1184
Email: contact@flvcs.us

Florida Veterans for Common Sense, Inc. is a nonprofit, nonpartisan veterans advocacy organization.