Last Updated: January 2025
Thank you for visiting the website of Cohen Veterans Network, Inc. (“CVN”, “we” or “us”), CohenVeteransNetwork.org (“Website”).
Acceptance of the Privacy Policy. This Website Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) explains what information we collect from the people who visit the Website and how we may collect, use and disclose that information. BY USING THE WEBSITE, YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR WEBSITE TERMS OF USE AND THIS PRIVACY POLICY. If you do not agree to our Terms of Use or this Privacy Policy, you must not use the Website.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to the use of CVN’s Intranet portals, which are accessible only to authorized personnel of CVN and the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics (“Clinics”). Use of CVN Intranet Portals are subject to different terms and policies accessible through those portals.
This Privacy Policy also does not apply to the use of any mobile applications and/or web portals that are accessible to patients of the Clinics. Use of such mobile applications and/or web portals is subject to terms and policies specific to those mobile applications and/or web portals.
To the extent we collect any patient information subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and its implementing regulations (collectively, “HIPAA”) through the Website, we maintain that information (called “protected health information” or “PHI”) in accordance with HIPAA. This Privacy Policy does not apply to PHI.
Information Collection and Use. When you visit the Website, we may collect technical and navigation information, such as device type, browser type, operating system, domain name, Internet protocol address, access dates and times, access city and state, pages visited, average time spent on the Website and referring websites. We use this information for internal purposes, such as operating, presenting, maintaining and improving the Website and our services, maintaining the security of the Website and facilitating site navigation. This information may be capable of identifying you.
If you use tools or courses, sign up for newsletters or otherwise interact with the Website, we may ask you for additional information, such as your name, email address, phone number, state of residence and/or gender. If you provide this information to us, we will only use it to facilitate your participation in the tool, course or interaction and for internal purposes. We may also share this information with one or more of the Clinics. Otherwise, we do not share this information with any other third-party.
You may contact us through the methods listed on our Website, and we may keep a record of the communication to help answer or resolve the matter you contacted us about. You can decide how much information you want to share with us in those situations.
Cookies and Similar Technologies. CVN and our third-party service providers may use cookies and similar technologies to support and analyze the operations of the Website. Cookies are pieces of information that a website places on the hard drive of your computer when you visit the website. Cookies may involve the transmission of information from us to you and from you to us, to another party on our behalf, or to another party in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We may also use cookies to bring together information we collect about you. You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. If you refuse a cookie when on the Website, or if you delete cookies, you may experience some inconvenience in your use of the Website. Please note, even if you opt-out of Cookies, some of our service providers may still be able to monitor your movements on our Website and beyond.
Google Analytics. We may use Google Analytics to monitor and analyze the use of our Services. Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our Service. This data is shared with other Google services. Please see Google’s Privacy Policy to see how your information may be used, processed, and shared by Google.
You can opt-out of having your activity on the Service made available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: Google Opt-Out. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (gtag.js, analytics.js) that is running on websites from sharing information with Google Analytics about visit activity. However, using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on does not prevent CVN from using other tools to measure site analytics.
Google Ads. We may use Google Ads for marketing purposes and to track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. Google Ads services allow us to keep track of what users do after they see or click on a Google advertisement, keep track of users who access the Website or advertisements from different devices, and better provide advertisements to our target audiences. Google may collect technical and navigation information, such as click identifiers, device type, browser type, access dates and times, pages or ads visited, clicks placed from ads, and the keywords or search queries that triggered the ad. If you go through a Google Ad to place a call, Google may collect call duration, call date/time and count. The data collected from users’ interactions with ads is also saved and processed by Google. Google can connect this data with your Google account and use or share it for its own and others’ advertising purposes, in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy.
Meta Platforms. We use Meta platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram (collectively called “Meta”) for web analytics and advertising services. These services allow us to keep track of what users do after they see or click on a Meta advertisement, keep track of users who access the Website or advertisements from different devices, and better provide advertisements to our target audiences. Meta may also collect technical and navigation information, such as click information, browser type, access dates and times, pages or ads visited, referring page, website interactions, as well as some limited demographics (such as age, sex and location). The data from Meta is also saved and processed by Meta. Meta can connect this data with your Facebook or Instagram account and use or share it for its own and others’ advertising purposes, in accordance with Meta’s Privacy Policy. Please see Meta’s Privacy Policy to see how your information may be used, processed, and shared by Meta.
This Website may use the Meta Pixel and Conversions API from time to time. Meta Pixel is a piece of code on our website that helps us better understand the effectiveness of our advertising and the actions people take on our site, like visiting a page or adding an item to their cart. We use Meta Custom Audiences to reach our potential clients and to display interest-based advertisements. We also use these tools to track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. Please note that, even if you opt-out of cookies, Meta (and other service providers) may still be able to monitor your online activity on the Website and other websites. Please see Meta’s Privacy Policy to see how your information may be used, processed, and shared by Meta.
We do not sell ANY Information COLLECTED ABOUT YOU.
De-identified Data. De-identified data does not contain any identifiable information about you and there is no reasonable basis to believe that it can be used to identify you. We may use de-identified data as permitted by applicable law.
Website Not for Children. As noted in our Terms of Use, our Website is not directed to individuals under the age of thirteen (13). Consistent with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998, CVN does not knowingly collect personally identifying information from individuals who are under the age of thirteen (13). If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us (see contact information at the end of this Privacy Policy). If we become aware that we have collected personal data from anyone under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete that information.
Links to Other Websites. The Website contains links to the websites of the Clinics. Although these sites may contain CVN marks and logos and CVN may contribute to the content of these sites, these sites are owned and operated by the Clinics under the Clinics’ terms and conditions. The Website may also contain links to other websites owned and operated by third parties. This includes the site used to make a donation to CVN and the site used for CVN training, which are operated by third-party vendors (“Donation Vendor” and “Training Vendor”). These sites are governed by their own terms of use and/or privacy policy. We accept no responsibility for any site owned and operated by one of the Clinics, the Donation Vendor, the Training Vendor or any other third party or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of such sites. If you decide to access any of these sites, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites.
Social Media. We may engage with you on third party social media sites like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or X (formerly Twitter). If you engage with us on social media, you “opt in” to sharing your content with us. Be aware that the content you submit to social media sites (uploads, posts, comments, shares, “likes” and any messages or tweets) will be publicly visible. To manage the social media notifications you receive or to adjust your privacy settings on your social media accounts, please access the profile section of your social media accounts and follow the directions there.
Data Security. We have implemented reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures designed to protect the information we maintain about you. Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we do our best to protect your information, we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted to our Website. You understand and acknowledge that your use of the Internet and sharing of your information through the Website carries risk that personal data may be disclosed or intercepted by unauthorized parties. We are not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on the Website.
Data Retention. We retain your information as reasonably necessary to accomplish the purposes we describe in this Privacy Policy, to comply with our legal obligations (such as record retention laws that apply to us), to resolve disputes, for backup and archival purposes, to demonstrate our performance, and/or to enforce our legal agreements and policies.
Using Our Website Outside the U.S. As noted in our Terms of Use, we provide this Website for use only by persons located in the United States. If you are visiting the Website from outside the United States, please be aware that your personal information and other information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. The data protection and other laws of the United States might not be as comprehensive as those in the country where you are located. By using the Website, you understand and agree that your personal information and other information may be transferred to, processed by, and stored in the United States and shall solely be governed by applicable United States law.
Changes to the Privacy Policy. CVN reserves the right to change, modify, add or remove portions of this Privacy Policy at any time for any reason. Any changes to this Policy shall be effective immediately upon posting. The current version of this Privacy Policy can be accessed from the link on the bottom of the homepage of our Website.
Questions. If you have questions on this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices generally, please contact CVN at [email protected].