Privacy Policy
V²M | The Veteran Magazine ("V²M," "we," "our," or "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our communications, participate in reader polls, or interact with our services.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
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Name
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Email address
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Mobile phone number
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Mailing address (if voluntarily provided)
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Veteran affiliation or military branch (optional)
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Reader survey and poll responses
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Information you submit for publication or community features
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Website usage information such as browser type, pages visited, referring website, and device information.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Send magazine updates and newsletters
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Deliver reader opinion questions and community polls
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Respond to inquiries
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Publish reader responses when permission has been granted
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Improve the magazine, website, and reader experience
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Administer events and community activities
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Comply with legal obligations
SMS Communications
If you choose to receive text messages from V²M, you consent to receive occasional SMS messages related to:
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Reader opinion questions
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Community polls
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Magazine updates
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Requests for reader feedback
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Limited event announcements
Message frequency varies but is generally limited to approximately one or two messages every other month. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to opt out. Reply HELP for assistance. SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our email list, we may send newsletters, magazine announcements, event information, and community updates. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
Reader Responses
If you submit responses to surveys, polls, or opinion questions, we may request permission to publish your response in V²M. Unless otherwise indicated, we will only credit responses in the manner you selected during submission (full name, first name only, or anonymous).
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance and better understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, email communications, SMS messaging, surveys, or other business functions. These providers may access information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf. SMS consent is never shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing purposes.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for individuals aged 18 or older and are not directed toward children under 18.
Third-Party Links
Our website and magazine may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Your Choices
You may:
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Unsubscribe from email communications at any time.
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Reply STOP to discontinue SMS communications.
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Contact us to update or correct your personal information.
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Request deletion of personal information where applicable by law.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the contact page on our website.
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