Legal

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 17, 2026  ·  Dive 22  ·  501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Section 01

Overview

Dive 22 ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of the veterans and supporters who use our website at dive22.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.

The short version: We collect only what we need to run our programs. We do not sell your information. We do not use it for advertising. Everything we collect serves one purpose — getting veterans into the sky.

Section 02

Information We Collect

Application Information

When you submit a veteran application, we collect:

FieldWhy We Collect It
Full nameIdentification and event roster
Email addressApplication status notifications and event communication
Phone numberEvent coordination and emergency contact
City and stateGeographic reporting and event planning
Branch of serviceVeteran eligibility verification
Years of serviceProgram eligibility
Rank / RateOptional — program context
T-shirt sizeEvent merchandise preparation
Program interestMatching you to the right jump program
Statement of interestUnderstanding your background and needs

Donation Information

Donations are processed by Zeffy and Cash App. Dive 22 does not directly collect or store payment card information. Donation totals displayed on our site are updated manually by our team. Please review the privacy policies of Zeffy and Cash App for details on how they handle payment data.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, our server may automatically log basic technical information including:

  • IP address (used for security and rate limiting only)
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring URL

This information is used solely for site security and is not linked to your personal identity.

Cookies & Local Storage

See Section 6 for details on cookies and browser storage.

Section 03

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect exclusively to:

  • Process and respond to veteran applications
  • Notify you of your application status (confirmed, waitlisted, or denied)
  • Coordinate event logistics, including sharing your name and contact info with the hosting drop zone
  • Prepare event materials (including t-shirts)
  • Maintain records required for our 501(c)(3) status
  • Improve our programs and website
  • Communicate important updates about events you are registered for

We do not use your information for:

  • Marketing or advertising
  • Selling or renting to third parties
  • Automated profiling or decision-making
  • Any purpose unrelated to the Dive 22 mission
Section 04

Information Sharing

Dive 22 does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:

Drop Zone Partners

When you are confirmed for an event, we share your name, email address, phone number, and relevant program information with the hosting drop zone. This is necessary to coordinate your participation and complete required waivers.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Dive 22, its participants, or the public.

Organizational Transitions

In the unlikely event that Dive 22 merges with or transfers operations to another non-profit organization, participant information may be transferred as part of that transition, subject to the same privacy commitments.

Section 05

Data Storage & Security

Your information is stored on secure servers hosted through GoDaddy in the United States. We implement reasonable security measures including:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
  • Password hashing using bcrypt (minimum cost factor 12)
  • Admin access protected by email/password authentication and session tokens
  • Rate limiting to prevent brute-force attacks
  • Restricted database access

No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Retention

We retain application and participation records for a minimum of 3 years for organizational reporting purposes. You may request deletion of your record at any time (see Section 8).

Section 06

Cookies & Browser Storage

Our Site uses minimal browser storage technologies:

TechnologyWhat It StoresPurpose
sessionStorageAdmin session tokenKeeps admin users logged in during their browser session. Cleared when the browser tab is closed.
localStorageAdmin lockout dataTracks failed login attempts client-side to display remaining attempts. No personal data.

We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party analytics cookies. Google reCAPTCHA (used on our application form) may set cookies per Google's Privacy Policy.

Section 07

Third-Party Services

Our Site integrates with the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:

ServicePurposePrivacy Policy
ZeffyDonation processingzeffy.com/privacy-policy
Google reCAPTCHAForm spam preventionpolicies.google.com/privacy
FacebookSocial feed embedfacebook.com/privacy
Google FontsTypographypolicies.google.com/privacy
Dirty Luck HardwareMerchandise (external site)See dirtyluckhardwear.com

Dive 22 is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.

Section 08

Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access — Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction — Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion — Request deletion of your personal information from our records (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Withdrawal — Withdraw from a registered event at any time by contacting us
  • Opt-out — Request that we stop sending you non-essential communications

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@dive22.com. We will respond within 30 days.

We do not discriminate against veterans who exercise their privacy rights — exercising these rights will not affect your eligibility for Dive 22 programs.

Section 09

Children's Privacy

Dive 22 programs are exclusively for adults (18 years of age or older). Our Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

Section 10

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify registered participants by email.

Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Section 11

Contact Us

Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

Dive 22
Email: admin@dive22.com
Website: dive22.com

We take privacy concerns seriously and will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.