Last updated: October 26, 2025
Introduction
Lincoln Veterans Parade (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring and celebrating the service of our veterans. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit lincolnveteransparade.org (the “Site”), make a donation, complete a form, or otherwise interact with our organization online.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
A. Information You Provide Directly
Contact information such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address. Donation details including the amount, method of payment, and billing information. Messages, questions, or feedback submitted through online forms or emails. Newsletter sign-ups or volunteer registration data.
B. Information Collected Automatically
Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system. Website usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent, links clicked) collected via Google Analytics and similar tools. Cookies and tracking pixels that help us improve the user experience and measure engagement. You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies at any time.
2. How We Use Your Information
Process and acknowledge donations and provide tax receipts. Communicate updates, event details, and volunteer opportunities. Respond to questions or requests submitted through contact forms. Improve the functionality, security, and performance of our Site. Comply with applicable nonprofit reporting, tax, and recordkeeping requirements. We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
3. Donations and Payment Security
All online donations are processed through secure third-party payment providers (such as PayPal or Stripe). We do not store full credit card numbers or banking information on our servers. Payment processors use encryption and PCI-compliant security standards to protect your data during transmission.
4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
We may share limited information with trusted third parties who help us operate our Site and services, including: Payment processors (for donation transactions). Email newsletter services. Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics). These third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for donation tracking, legal compliance, and communication purposes. When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You may: Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data. Unsubscribe from our emails or newsletters at any time by clicking the link in the message. Disable cookies through your browser settings.
To make a data request, contact us at:
📧 info@lincolnveteransparade.org
7. Accessibility Statement
We are committed to ensuring that lincolnveteransparade.org is accessible to all visitors, regardless of ability. We follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) to provide an inclusive experience. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us at info@lincolnveteransparade.org with details about the issue and the page you were visiting. We will make reasonable efforts to address concerns promptly.
8. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. This includes the use of secure HTTPS connections, encrypted data transmission, and restricted server access. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may include links to external sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will remove it.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect new legal, technical, or organizational changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, Accessibility, or Data Use, please contact:
Lincoln Veterans Parade
📍 Lincoln, Nebraska
📧 info@lincolnveteransparade.org