1. Introduction
Welcome to VeteransBenefitsHub.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
By using VeteransBenefitsHub.com, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide:
- Email Address: If you choose to sign up for our newsletter or request our free benefits checklist, we collect your email address. This is entirely voluntary.
- Calculator Inputs: Disability ratings, condition names, and diagnostic codes you enter into our calculator are processed locally in your browser and are NOT stored on our servers.
- Contact Form: If you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
Information Collected Automatically:
- Log Data: When you visit our site, our servers automatically record information including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
- Cookies: We use cookies to improve your experience. See Section 5 for more details.
- Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This data is aggregated and anonymized.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our free veteran tools and calculators
- Send newsletters or benefit guides you have requested (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- Respond to your questions and support requests
- Analyze site usage to improve content and user experience
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Comply with legal obligations
We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Google AdSense & Advertising
VeteransBenefitsHub.com participates in the Google AdSense program. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites on the internet.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to VeteransBenefitsHub.com and other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
- You may also opt out at AboutAds.info
- For more information on how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy Policy
5. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g., remembering your cookie consent preference)
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site
- Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense uses cookies to display relevant advertisements
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. By clicking "Accept & Continue" on our cookie banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic and usage analysis — Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: Advertising network — Privacy Policy
- Email Service Provider: For newsletter delivery — governed by their respective privacy policies
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use information. We encourage you to review their policies.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Important: The disability ratings, condition names, and diagnostic codes you enter into our calculator are processed entirely within your browser (client-side JavaScript). This data is never transmitted to or stored on our servers.
8. Children's Privacy
VeteransBenefitsHub.com is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email
- Do Not Sell: We do not sell personal information
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address listed on our Contact page.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of VeteransBenefitsHub.com after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
- Website: VeteransBenefitsHub.com/contact
- Email: privacy@veteransbenefitshub.com