Last updated: January 2026

Privacy Policy

Invisible Wounds Foundation respects your privacy. We collect only the information needed to communicate with you and support our mission of advancing science to address combat-related brain injuries, especially among Special Operations Forces.

What information we collect

We may collect basic personal information when you:

  • Sign up for email updates
  • Contact us
  • Register for events
  • Make a donation through our fundraising platform

This usually includes your name, email address, and other contact details.

When you visit our website, we also collect limited technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This helps us understand how our site is used and improve it.

How we use your information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to questions and requests
  • Share updates you’ve asked to receive
  • Manage events and communications
  • Improve our programs and website

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Donations and payments

Donations made through our website are processed by Network for Good, which uses Stripe for payment processing.

Invisible Wounds Foundation does not store or have access to your full payment information. All payment data is handled directly by these providers under their own privacy and security practices.

Analytics and cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve site performance. Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies to collect usage data.

You can learn more about how Google handles this information in Google’s privacy policy.

When we share information

We share information only with trusted service providers that help us operate, such as email, website, analytics, and event platforms. These partners are required to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

We may also disclose information if required by law.

How we protect data

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational steps to safeguard your information. While no system can guarantee complete security, we regularly review our practices to help protect your data.

Your choices

You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time. You may also contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.

Children’s privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

External links

Our website may include links to other organizations or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

Updates

We may update this privacy statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy statement or how we handle your information, please contact us at: info@invisiblewounds.org

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