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Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Officer is Ed Chicoine, Retired ACSO #981

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #133027

Certified Neuropsychotherapist 

 

The Privacy Officer can:

  • Answer your questions about our privacy practices;

  • accept any complaints you have about our privacy practices; and

  • give you information on how to file a complaint.

You can contact the Privacy Officer by calling (707) 383-9490 or sending an email to heal@vtwf.org

Privacy Policy

Last updated 09/30/2025

Welcome to the Valor to Wellness Foundation. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, disclosed, and safeguarded when you visit our website www.vtwf.org (the "Site"), created and hosted using Wix.com Ltd. ("Wix"). Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.  Because we uses Wix to host our webpage, all data mentioned hereafter is collected by Wix. 

1. Information Collected

Wix may collect the following types of information when you interact with our Site:

a. Personal Information

Personal information is data that can be used to identify you, such as:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, or mailing address provided when you fill out forms, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us.

  • Account Information: If you create an account on our Site, we may collect your username, password, and other account-related details.

  • Payment Information: If you make donations through our Site, we may collect payment details such as credit card information or billing addresses (processed securely via third-party payment processors).  

b. Non-Personal Information

Wix may collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you, including:

  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, such as pages visited, time spent on the Site, and click patterns.

  • Device and Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and other technical details.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze Site performance, and deliver personalized content.

c. Information Collected by Wix

As our Site is hosted on Wix, certain data may be collected by Wix on our behalf, such as:

  • Analytics data about Site usage.

  • Information submitted through Wix forms, chat features, or e-commerce tools. For more details on how Wix handles your data, please review Wix’s Privacy Policy.

2. How Information is collected

Information is collected in the following ways:

  • Directly from You: When you submit forms, sign up for newsletters, create an account, or make a donation

  • Automatically: Through cookies, analytics tools, and other tracking technologies as you navigate our Site.

  • From Third Parties: We may receive information from third-party services, such as Wix analytics, payment processors, or social media platforms if you interact with our Site via those services.

3. How Your Information Is Used

 Your information may be used for the following purposes:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain our Site and services.

  • To process transactions, fulfill orders, and provide customer support.

  • To send you promotional emails, newsletters, or marketing materials (you can opt out at any time).

  • To improve our Site’s functionality, content, and user experience.

  • To analyze Site usage and performance through tools like Wix Analytics or Google Analytics.

  • To comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights.

  • To prevent fraud, enhance security, and protect the integrity of our Site.

4. How Your Information is shared

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties like Wix, payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe), or email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) that help us operate our Site and provide services.

  • Legal Authorities: If required by law, regulation, or legal process, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to a successor entity.

5. About Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Wix Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track Site activity.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through our Site’s cookie consent tool (if applicable). For more information about Wix’s use of cookies, see Wix’s Cookie Policy.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., social media platforms, payment processors). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Data Security

Wix  implements reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications or opt out of certain data collection practices.

  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at heal@vtwf.org. Note that Wix may also process some of your data, and certain requests may need to be directed to Wix as outlined in their Privacy Policy.

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to opt out of the sale of your data (we do not sell your data).

European Union Residents (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

11. International Data Transfers

As our Site is hosted by Wix, your data may be stored or processed in the United States or other countries where Wix or its service providers operate. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Site with a revised "Last Updated" date. Please review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

 

Valor to Wellness Foundation

Address: 21373 State Hwy 175 Unit D, #254 Middletown, Ca. 95461

Email: heal@vtwf.org

Phone: (707) 383-9490

For questions about Wix’s data practices, please contact Wix directly at privacy@wix.com or review their Privacy Policy at https://www.wix.com/about/privacy.

Use of Valor to Wellness Foundation identity and content

Any use of “Valor to Wellness Foundation,” its logo, or text or graphic materials contained in this website in any manner to express or imply endorsement, sponsorship, affiliation or association of the user with or by Valor to Wellness Foundation, is strictly prohibited.

Without prior written consent of Valor to Wellness Foundation, you may not create a link to this website that incorporates or relies upon, in whole or in part, any content from any page on this website, or that incorporates any copyrighted or otherwise intellectual property of the Valor to Wellness Foundation.

Disclaimers of warranties & liability

Because of the number of possible sources of information available through this website, and the inherent hazards and uncertainties of electronic distribution, there may be delays, omissions and inaccuracies in such information. Valor to Wellness Foundation cannot and does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, currentness, noninfringement or fitness for a particular purpose of the information available through this website, nor do we guarantee that this website will be error-free and continuously available.

Valor to Wellness Foundation

 501(c)(3) Tax ID #39-2253962 / Privacy Policy

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