Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Connect-Vets (“Connect-Vets,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy, unless you disable them through your browser settings or cookie preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your browsing experience more efficient and personalized.

Cookies may be temporary (“session cookies”), which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent (“persistent cookies”), which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

How We Use Cookies

Connect-Vets uses cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions properly.
• Improve website performance and user experience.
• Remember your preferences and settings.
• Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior.
• Measure the effectiveness of fundraising campaigns and marketing efforts.
• Help maintain the security of our website.
• Support online forms, donations, volunteer registrations, and event registrations.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website. Without them, certain features and services may not function properly.

Examples include:

• Website security
• Form submissions
• Page navigation
• Session management

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve its performance and usability.

Information collected may include:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Traffic sources
• Browser type
• Device type
• General geographic region (based on IP address)

This information is aggregated and does not typically identify individual users.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences to provide a more personalized browsing experience.

Examples include:

• Language preferences
• Accessibility settings
• Remembering previously entered information where appropriate

Marketing Cookies

If used, these cookies help us understand the effectiveness of outreach campaigns and may be used to display relevant content or fundraising messages.

Marketing cookies are only used where permitted by applicable law and may require your consent.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may use trusted third-party services that place cookies on your device, including services used for:

• Website analytics
• Donation processing
• Embedded videos
• Interactive maps
• Social media content
• Email marketing
• Online event registration

These third parties maintain their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to manage, disable, or delete cookies through your browser settings.

You may choose to:

• Accept all cookies.
• Block certain types of cookies.
• Delete previously stored cookies.
• Receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

Do Not Track

Some web browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. Because there is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, Connect-Vets does not currently respond differently to these signals.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices.

Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Connect-Vets

36 Pony Circle
Martinsburg, WV 25405

Phone: (304) 585-0247

Email: info@connect-vets.org

Website: https://connect-vets.org

Our Commitment

At Connect-Vets, we value your trust and are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and similar technologies. We use these tools responsibly to improve your experience while protecting your privacy and supporting our mission to serve Veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families.