Michigan Operation Freedom Outdoors (“MiOFO,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit miofo.org, make a donation or purchase, register for an event or outdoor adventure, volunteer, become a sponsor, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with MiOFO.

By using our website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name
• Mailing address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Donation information
• Billing and shipping information
• Merchandise order information
• Event or program registration information
• Volunteer, sponsorship, or partnership information
• Outdoor adventure interests or requests
• Messages, comments, or other information submitted through website forms

Accessibility and Health-Related Information

Because MiOFO provides accessible outdoor opportunities for wounded veterans and individuals with health challenges, participants may voluntarily provide information concerning accessibility, mobility, accommodations, physical limitations, health-related needs, or assistance needed to safely participate in an activity.

We use this information only as reasonably necessary to evaluate requests, coordinate accommodations, plan activities, communicate with participants, promote safety, and provide appropriate assistance.

Please do not submit medical or health information that is not necessary for MiOFO to assist with your participation.

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics technologies, server logs, pixels, or similar technologies.

This information may include:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Referring website
• Date and time of visits
• Approximate geographic location
• Links or advertisements clicked
• Website interactions and conversion activity

We may use this information to operate and improve our website, understand visitor activity, evaluate outreach and advertising campaigns, prevent fraud or misuse, and measure the effectiveness of our programs and communications.

3. Cookies and Analytics

MiOFO may use cookies and similar technologies to provide website functionality, remember preferences, understand website usage, and measure the effectiveness of advertising and outreach efforts.

We may use third-party services, including services provided by companies such as Google, to collect website analytics or measure advertising performance. These providers may use cookies, pixels, device identifiers, or similar technologies in accordance with their own privacy policies.

You may be able to limit or disable cookies through your browser settings or through any cookie preference tools provided on our website. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

4. How We Use Your Information

MiOFO may use personal information to:

• Respond to questions and requests
• Process donations
• Process merchandise purchases and fulfill orders
• Register individuals for events, programs, or outdoor adventures
• Coordinate accessibility and participant assistance
• Communicate regarding registrations, reservations, or activities
• Manage volunteers, sponsors, donors, and community partners
• Send newsletters and organizational updates
• Provide information about upcoming events and opportunities
• Maintain donor and organizational records
• Improve our programs, services, website, and outreach
• Measure website and advertising effectiveness
• Protect the security and integrity of our website
• Comply with legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements
• Carry out other purposes disclosed when information is collected

5. Donations and Payment Information

When you make a donation or purchase merchandise, payment information may be processed by a third-party payment processor.

MiOFO may receive information related to your transaction, such as your name, contact information, donation or purchase amount, transaction date, and transaction status.

Payment card information is generally handled by the payment processor rather than directly by MiOFO. The collection and processing of payment information may also be subject to the privacy policy and terms of the applicable payment provider.

6. Email Communications and Newsletter

If you subscribe to the MiOFO newsletter or otherwise request communications from us, we may use your name and email address to provide organizational news, event announcements, fundraising information, volunteer opportunities, and other updates.

MiOFO may use third-party email marketing platforms, such as Mailchimp, to manage these communications.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link contained in the email.

We may still send non-marketing communications when reasonably necessary regarding a transaction, donation, registration, event, program, or other relationship you have with MiOFO.

7. Event Registration and Third-Party Forms

Some MiOFO programs and events may use third-party registration services or forms, including services provided by Google or other service providers.

When you submit information through a third-party website or form, your information may also be processed according to that provider’s privacy practices and terms.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party services before submitting personal information.

8. How We Share Information

MiOFO does not sell donor or participant mailing lists.

We may disclose information to trusted organizations or service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our organization and provide services. These may include:

• Website hosting and technology providers
• Payment processors
• Email marketing providers
• Analytics providers
• Advertising platforms
• Shipping and fulfillment providers
• Event registration providers
• Professional advisers
• Organizations assisting with MiOFO programs or events

We may also disclose information when required by law, subpoena, court order, governmental request, or when we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, or security of MiOFO, our participants, our volunteers, or others.

Information may also be transferred as part of a merger, restructuring, asset transfer, or similar organizational transaction.

9. Advertising

MiOFO may use online advertising platforms, including Google, to promote our mission, programs, events, donation opportunities, and other activities.

Advertising providers may collect information concerning interactions with our website or advertisements in order to measure campaign effectiveness, prevent fraud, provide analytics, or deliver relevant advertising.

Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate choices regarding the use of personal information for targeted advertising or similar purposes.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to accomplish the purposes for which it was collected, maintain appropriate organizational and financial records, fulfill legal obligations, resolve disputes, protect our organization, and enforce agreements.

Different types of information may be retained for different periods depending on the nature of the information and applicable legal requirements.

11. Data Security

MiOFO takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no website, internet transmission, electronic storage system, or method of communication can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or stored by us.

12. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, partner organizations, registration services, payment providers, or other external services.

MiOFO is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, availability, or content of third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by or on behalf of MiOFO.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and MiOFO does not knowingly collect personal information online directly from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate permission, please contact us so we can review and, where appropriate, delete the information.

14. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have the right to request that we:

• Provide information about personal information we maintain about you
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Delete certain personal information
• Limit certain uses of your information
• Stop sending marketing communications

To submit a privacy request, contact us at info@miofo.org.

We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests. Some information may need to be retained when required by law or for legitimate organizational, financial, safety, or recordkeeping purposes.

15. Social Media

MiOFO maintains accounts on third-party social media platforms. If you interact with MiOFO through a social media platform, the platform may collect information about your activity according to its own privacy policy.

Information you choose to make public through social media may be visible to MiOFO and other users of those services.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, programs, technology, service providers, or legal requirements.

When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this policy. We encourage visitors to review this page periodically for updates.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or information you have provided to MiOFO, please contact:

Michigan Operation Freedom Outdoors (MiOFO)
11800 Merriman Rd., Suite 510684
Livonia, MI 48151

Phone: (734) 612-6677
Email: info@miofo.org
Website: miofo.org