Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At VADIY (Veteran Affairs Do It Yourself), we understand that serving the military community, trust is paramount. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you use our platform.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Name, email, military service details, business information
  • Profile Data: Business goals, funding needs, location, industry type
  • Payment Information: Processed securely through third-party payment processors

Information Automatically Collected

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on platform
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
  • Analytics: Performance metrics to improve our AI matching algorithms

How We Use Your Information

  • AI Matching: To find relevant funding opportunities and resources
  • Platform Improvement: To enhance our AI models and user experience
  • Communication: To send important updates and funding alerts
  • Support: To provide customer service and technical assistance
  • Security: To protect against fraud and maintain platform integrity

How We Protect Your Information

  • Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Access Controls: Strict limits on who can access your personal information
  • SOC 2 Compliance: We follow industry-standard security practices
  • Regular Audits: Ongoing security assessments and improvements
  • Military-Grade Security: We understand the importance of protecting veteran data

Information Sharing

✅ We DO NOT sell your personal information to third parties

We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate our platform (under strict agreements)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
  • Business Transfer: In the event of a merger or acquisition (with continued privacy protections)
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing for specific purposes

Your Rights and Choices

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Update: Correct or update your account information anytime
  • Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Export: Download your data in a portable format
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Limit Processing: Restrict how we use your information

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and analyze platform usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though some features may not work properly if disabled.

Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with trusted third-party services for payments, analytics, and AI processing. These services have their own privacy policies and security measures.

Children's Privacy

VADIY is designed for adults and business owners. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or platform notifications.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Email: support@vadiy.com
Address: VADIY Privacy Team
Response Time: We respond to all privacy inquiries within 48 hours

Our Promise to Veterans

We understand the unique trust you place in us. Your service to our country deserves the highest level of privacy protection, and we're committed to earning and maintaining that trust every day.