Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 06/08/2022
Website: https://proudusveteran.com

Who We Are

Proud US Veteran is an online store dedicated to serving and honoring U.S. veterans. Our website address is: https://proudusveteran.com

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

1. Comments

When you leave a comment on our site, we collect:

  • The data entered in the comment form

  • Your IP address and browser user agent string (for spam detection)

If you use Gravatar, an anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service. View their privacy policy.

2. Media Uploads

Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can extract location data from images posted publicly.

3. Cookies

  • If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to save your name, email, and website in cookies (expires after 1 year).

  • Logged-in users will have cookies to remember login credentials and screen preferences.

  • Additional cookies may be saved when editing or publishing posts.

4. Embedded Content

Articles may contain embedded content (videos, images, etc.) from other sites, which may collect data and track your interactions as if you visited their site directly.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely with metadata

  • Registered users: Personal data is stored in their profile and editable by the user (except username)

  • Admins: Can access and edit all user information

Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account or have left comments, you can request:

  • An export of your personal data

  • Deletion of any personal data we hold (excluding data we are required to keep for legal, administrative, or security reasons)

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

Where Your Data Is Sent

  • Comments may be checked through spam detection tools

  • Personal data may be shared with third parties (e.g. payment processors) only to the extent necessary to complete a service

How We Protect Your Data

We use industry-standard security measures:

  • SSL encryption for sensitive data (e.g., credit card info)

  • AES-256 encryption for storage

  • Compliance with PCI-DSS standards

Note: No method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, but we take reasonable precautions.

Third-Party Services

Some services (e.g., payment gateways) may store your data in jurisdictions different from yours or ours (e.g., U.S.). Your information may then be subject to that region’s laws (e.g., the Patriot Act).

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these providers before completing a transaction.

External Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior and improve the user experience. This may involve the use of cookies or anonymous data tracking.

Age of Consent

By using our site, you confirm that:

  • You are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction

  • Or you are the parent/guardian of a minor who is using the site with your consent

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting on the site.

If material changes are made, we will notify users through the site.

If our store is acquired or merged with another business, your information may be transferred to continue the services.

Contact Information

For questions or requests regarding your data, please contact:
📧 [email protected]