This Privacy Policy explains how William A. Garvey VFW Post 8203 ("the Post", "we", "our" or "us") collects, uses, and protects information you choose to share with us when you visit our website or contact us through it.
Our goal is to treat your information with respect and to use it only in ways that support our mission of serving veterans, their families, and our North Port community. This Policy applies only to information collected through this website and not to information we may collect in person at the Post or through other offline activities.
By using this website, you agree that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the website or submit personal information through it.
We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:
- Information you choose to provide: When you contact us through an online form or by email, you may provide information such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and the content of your message (for example, questions about membership, events, volunteering, or donations).
- Optional details related to Post activities: If you ask about membership, events, or services, you may choose to share information related to your veteran status, your interest in volunteering, or other details that help us respond to your request.
- Technical and usage information: Like many websites, basic technical information may be collected automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, the pages you visit, and the date and time of your visit. This information is typically collected in aggregate form to help us understand how the website is used.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers, detailed medical information, or financial account numbers) through this website. Please do not include sensitive information in messages you send through online forms or by email.
We use the information we collect through this website for purposes that support our mission and help us communicate with you, including to:
- Respond to your questions, requests, and messages (for example, about membership, events, volunteering, or donations).
- Provide information about Post activities, programs, and community events when you ask for it.
- Plan and coordinate events or services you express interest in.
- Maintain basic records of inquiries so we can follow up appropriately.
- Monitor and improve the performance, security, and content of our website.
- Comply with applicable laws and respond to lawful requests from authorities when required.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers (such as website hosting, email, or analytics providers) only to the extent reasonably necessary for them to perform services on our behalf, and we expect them to protect your information in line with this Policy and applicable law.
Our website may include links to other websites or services that are not operated by William A. Garvey VFW Post 8203. Examples may include:
- Links to the national VFW organization or other veterans resources.
- Online maps or direction services to help you find the Post.
- Embedded content such as videos, or links to news articles and community partners.
If you click a link to a third-party website or service, you will be subject to that third party’s own privacy policy and practices, which may differ from ours. We are not responsible for the privacy or security of information you provide to third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.
We take reasonable steps to help protect the information you share with us through this website from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
These steps may include using reputable hosting providers, maintaining our website software, limiting access to information to individuals who need it for Post-related purposes, and using secure methods to access administrative tools when available.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you should use care when deciding what information to send to us online. Please avoid sending highly sensitive personal, financial, or medical information through website forms or regular email.
You have choices about how you share and update information with us. In particular, you may:
- Choose what information to provide when you contact us through the website.
- Ask us not to use your contact information for certain types of follow-up communications that are not required to respond to your specific request.
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you have previously provided to us through this website, where allowed by applicable law.
- Adjust your browser settings to limit or block cookies, as described in the section above.
To exercise these choices, please contact us using the details in the “Contact & Policy Updates” section. When you contact us, please include enough information for us to identify you and your request, and we will do our best to respond within a reasonable time, consistent with our obligations and the nature of your request.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle information you share with us through this website, you may contact us at:
William A. Garvey VFW Post 8203
4860 Trott Circle
North Port, FL 34287-3419
Phone: (941) 426-6865
Email: info@vfwpost8203.com
When you contact us, please let us know that your question relates to the website privacy policy, and provide enough detail for us to understand and respond to your request.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, our website, or applicable laws. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and change the “Last updated” date below. In some cases, we may also provide additional notice of significant changes.
Last updated: September 25, 2026