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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [DATE] · Last Updated: [DATE]

1. Who We Are

[Legal Entity Name] ("we," "us," or "our") operates VeteransBenefitsCalculator.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and calculator tool.

Contact: [Email Address] · [Mailing Address]

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Military service information: wartime service period, discharge status, VA enrollment status, VA compensation level.
  • Financial information: household income, asset values (home, vehicles, other assets), asset transfer history.
  • Health-related information: living situation, cost of care, need for daily assistance.
  • Contact information: name, email, and phone number if you schedule a consultation through our scheduling tool.
  • Usage data: browser type, pages visited, and other analytics data if applicable.

Source: All personal information is collected directly from you through the questionnaire and scheduling tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To estimate your eligibility for VA benefits using our calculator.
  • To generate referrals to qualified legal professionals who can assist with your benefits application.
  • To facilitate scheduling of consultations with legal professionals.
  • To improve our website and calculator tool.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

  • [Law Firm / Attorney Name(s)]: We share your questionnaire responses and contact information with [Firm Name] for the purpose of evaluating your eligibility for veterans benefits and providing legal consultation.
  • Scheduling providers: If you book a consultation, your contact information is processed by our scheduling provider (Calendly) under their own privacy policy.
  • Analytics providers: [If applicable, name providers].

We do not sell your personal information. Sharing data with legal professionals as described above may constitute "sharing" under certain state privacy laws (see Section 8 below).

5. Data Retention

Calculator data is processed in your browser and stored only in your browser's session storage. It is automatically deleted when you close the browser tab. If your information is shared with a legal professional, their retention practices are governed by their own policies and applicable legal and ethical obligations.

6. Security

We use commercially reasonable measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted to and from our website. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to know / access: Request a copy of the personal information we have collected about you.
  • Right to delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Right to correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to opt out: Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information.
  • Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [Email Address]. We will respond within 45 days of receiving a verifiable request.

8. California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). The categories of personal information we collect are described in Section 2 above. We share personal information with legal professionals as described in Section 4, which may constitute "sharing" under CPRA.

To opt out, contact us at [Email Address] or use the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in the website footer.

9. Sensitive Personal Information

We collect financial and health-related information as described in Section 2. This information is classified as sensitive personal information under various state privacy laws. We process this information only with your explicit consent, which you provide by checking the consent checkbox before submitting your questionnaire responses.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

11. Disclaimers

  • This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • The calculator provides educational estimates only and does not constitute legal, financial, or medical advice.
  • Use of this website does not create an attorney-client relationship.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

[Legal Entity Name]
[Mailing Address]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]