Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 18, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to VeteranDegrees.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://veterandegrees.com/ and use our services, including our Benefits Navigator consultations and educational tools.As a platform dedicated to helping veterans transition into high-growth civilian careers, we understand the importance of trust and transparency. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.

 

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

2.1 Personal Data

Personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, telephone number, and demographic information, that you voluntarily give to us when you register with the Site or when you choose to participate in various activities related to the Site, such as requesting a 1-on-1 Benefits Navigator consultation or using our contact forms.

2.2 Military and Educational Background

To provide personalized recommendations and guidance on VA benefits (such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill® or VR&E), we may collect information regarding your military service history, current educational status, and career goals.

2.3 Derivative Data

Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, your browser type, your operating system, your access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site.

 

3. Use of Your Information

Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Site to:

  • Provide personalized educational and career pathway recommendations.
  • Facilitate 1-on-1 Benefits Navigator consultations.
  • Connect you with partner educational institutions, subject to your explicit consent.
  • Improve our website, tools (e.g., BAH Calculator, Programs Search Tool), and user experience.
  • Communicate with you regarding updates, newsletters, and relevant educational opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with federal regulations, including 38 U.S.C. § 3696 and FTC guidelines.

 

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:

4.1 Partner Educational Institutions

With your prior express written consent, we may share your information with our vetted, non-profit partner educational institutions so they can contact you regarding their programs. We do not sell your data to third parties. Our partnerships are structured compliantly and we do not charge per-enrollment commissions.

4.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.

4.3 By Law or to Protect Rights

If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation.

 

5. Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest, including partner institutions and official government resources. Once you have used these links to leave the Site, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information.

 

6. Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

 

7. Policy for Children

We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

 

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

 

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Effective Date" of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.

 

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

VeteranDegrees.com - Email: dean@veterandegrees.com