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.
When you submit a veteran application, we collect:
| Field | Why We Collect It |
|---|---|
| Full name | Identification and event roster |
| Email address | Application status notifications and event communication |
| Phone number | Event coordination and emergency contact |
| City and state | Geographic reporting and event planning |
| Branch of service | Veteran eligibility verification |
| Years of service | Program eligibility |
| Rank / Rate | Optional — program context |
| T-shirt size | Event merchandise preparation |
| Program interest | Matching you to the right jump program |
| Statement of interest | Understanding your background and needs |
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.
When you visit our Site, our server may automatically log basic technical information including:
This information is used solely for site security and is not linked to your personal identity.
See Section 6 for details on cookies and browser storage.
We use the information we collect exclusively to:
We do not use your information for:
Dive 22 does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:
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.
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.
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.
Your information is stored on secure servers hosted through GoDaddy in the United States. We implement reasonable security measures including:
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.
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).
Our Site uses minimal browser storage technologies:
| Technology | What It Stores | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| sessionStorage | Admin session token | Keeps admin users logged in during their browser session. Cleared when the browser tab is closed. |
| localStorage | Admin lockout data | Tracks 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.
Our Site integrates with the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Zeffy | Donation processing | zeffy.com/privacy-policy |
| Google reCAPTCHA | Form spam prevention | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Social feed embed | facebook.com/privacy | |
| Google Fonts | Typography | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Dirty Luck Hardware | Merchandise (external site) | See dirtyluckhardwear.com |
Dive 22 is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.
You have the right to:
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.
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.
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.
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.