This Privacy Policy governs the applications and services provided by Veterans Pathway Project Inc. Select an application below to review its specific privacy details.
School Assistant Privacy Policy
100% Ad-Free for Minors: School Assistant is completely free of advertisements for all kids and students under 18 years of age. We do not serve targeted ads, display third-party ad networks, or build advertising profiles on minors.
Learning & Homework Data: Problem scans, voice inputs, and study sessions are processed locally or securely on server APIs strictly to provide educational assistance. We do not track student identities or sell any student information to third parties.
Device Permissions: Camera and microphone permissions are used exclusively on-device when requested by the student to scan math problems or recognize voice study commands.
Contact: Veterans Pathway Project Inc · contact@vetvp.org · https://vetvp.org/privacy/?app=school
Pathway Network Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Veterans Pathway Project Inc (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and shares information when you use the Pathway Network mobile application and related services (the “Service”). By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
Information we collect
Account and profile: Name or display name, email address, username, password stored as a secure hash, profile image, biography, interests, and service-related information you choose to share.
Content and communications: Posts, photos, videos, comments, reactions, messages, support requests, reports, and related timestamps and delivery information.
Purchases: App stores process payments. We may receive transaction identifiers, product details, and entitlement status needed to verify purchases, operate wallets, and deliver virtual items. We do not receive your full payment-card number.
Device and notifications: If you enable notifications, we may store a push token and notification preferences. Camera, microphone, and photo access are used only when you choose to create or share media.
Technical / operational data: Our hosting and proxy infrastructure may process standard technical data such as IP address, request timestamps, and approximate region (for security, abuse prevention, and reliability). We do not use this to build advertising profiles.
Usage and technical data: We may process interactions with posts and features, device type, app version, IP address, request timestamps, approximate region, and diagnostic information to operate, secure, and improve the Service.
Face data and media containing faces
Pathway Network does not collect or generate face data for identification or biometric purposes. The app does not use Face ID data, the TrueDepth camera, facial recognition, face geometry, face landmarks, faceprints, biometric templates, or face-based authentication. We do not scan, measure, identify, verify, profile, or track a person from their face.
Users may choose to take or upload ordinary photos and videos, and that user-created media may visibly include a person’s face. We treat the entire photo or video as user-generated content; we do not extract, analyze, or separately store information about faces appearing in it. Camera access occurs only after the user grants permission and chooses to create media.
User-created photos and videos are uploaded to and stored with our cloud hosting and media-delivery providers solely to process, host, secure, and display the content through Pathway Network. Those providers process the media on our behalf; we do not share face data with data brokers, advertisers, facial-recognition providers, or other third parties. Media is visible only according to the audience and sharing choices available in the Service, although recipients may save or reshare content outside our control.
We retain uploaded photos and videos while the related post or account remains active and as reasonably needed for security, abuse investigation, legal obligations, and backup recovery. When a user deletes the content or account, we delete the media we control within 45 days, subject only to limited legal, security, fraud-prevention, and backup-retention requirements. Because we do not create separate face data or biometric records, there is no separate face-data record to retain or delete.
How we use information
We use information to create and secure accounts; deliver feeds, profiles, media, messaging, community, support, wallet, and virtual-item features; personalize content; send requested notifications; prevent fraud and abuse; enforce community standards; maintain and improve the Service; and comply with law. We do not sell personal information to data brokers or advertisers.
Permissions the app may request
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Camera | Take photos, record videos, and participate in live features |
| Microphone | Record audio with videos and use live audio features |
| Photos and media | Select media you choose to upload or save |
| Notifications | Deliver messages, interactions, safety notices, and updates you enable |
You can deny or revoke permissions in your device settings. Some features will not work without the related permission.
Third-party services
We use trusted providers for cloud hosting, authentication, databases, media processing and delivery, security, analytics, app-store purchases, and push notifications. We share only the information needed for those providers to perform services for us. Their handling of information is also governed by their applicable terms and privacy practices.
Posts, messages, and safety
Content shared publicly or with groups can be seen and reshared by its intended audience. Direct messages are delivered through our systems but should not be used to send highly sensitive medical, financial, or government information. We may review reported content and associated account information to investigate abuse, protect users, and enforce our terms.
Children’s privacy
Pathway Network is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Contact contact@vetvp.org if you believe a child under 13 has created an account.
Data retention, deletion, and security
We retain account and service data while your account is active and as needed to operate the Service, investigate abuse, resolve disputes, prevent fraud, and meet legal obligations. You may delete your account in Settings or request deletion by email. Deletion removes personal account data we control within 45 days, subject to limited legal, security, transaction, and fraud-prevention retention. Content already shared by others may remain where it is part of their records. We use safeguards including encrypted transport, hashed passwords, access controls, and restricted credentials.
International users & changes
The Service may be hosted or processed in the United States or other locations where our providers operate. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time; the “Last updated” date will change when we do. Continued use after an update means you accept the revised policy.
Contact: Veterans Pathway Project Inc · contact@vetvp.org · https://vetvp.org/privacy/?app=bbn
Help Me Vets Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Veterans Pathway Project Inc (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, shares, and deletes information when you use the Help Me Vets mobile application and related backend services at vetvp.org (the “Service”). The Service helps veterans, service members, and their families find VA facilities, Vet Centers, veteran service organizations (VSOs), and related support resources on a map.
By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
Information we collect
Account and profile: Email address, name or display name, username (if chosen), password (stored as a secure hash by our auth provider (we cannot read your plain password) and profile metadata such as facility staff or leader status and linked provider or organization.
Location (geolocation): With your permission, the app uses your device’s location while the app is in use to show nearby VA facilities, Vet Centers, VSOs, and related providers on the map. We use location only to run map searches and distance sorting. We do not sell location data and do not use it for targeted advertising.
Content you submit: Missing-facility or VSO requests (name, address, phone, contact details), events you create as linked staff, peer support session metadata (room identifiers, host status, titles), crisis or help volunteer applications and talk request status, timestamps, and session identifiers needed to connect you with a volunteer or resource.
Device and notifications: If you enable notifications, we may store a push notification token and related preferences on our systems or with your platform’s push service.
Technical and operational data: Our hosting and proxy infrastructure may process IP address, request timestamps, user agent, and approximate region for security, abuse prevention, rate limiting, and reliability. We do not use this to build advertising profiles.
Public directory data: The Service includes a directory of VA facilities, Vet Centers, benefits offices, VSOs (such as American Legion and VFW posts), and similar locations. This directory is not your personal account data. It is compiled from public government and open-data sources (including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities API), community submissions, and administrative review. We do not import or store VA patient health records, disability ratings, claims data, or other protected health information (PHI) from VA systems.
How we use information
We use information to create and secure your account; provide map, Resources, Help, Staff, Peers, and Settings features; show nearby providers; send optional notifications you enable; review facility requests; moderate abuse; maintain and improve the Service; and comply with law. We do not sell your personal information for profit or other monetary transactions. We do not share your personal information with marketers, data brokers, or partners for their independent marketing.
Permissions the app may request
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Location (when in use) | Find nearby VA and veteran support locations |
| Camera | Peer support video sessions (when you choose to use them) |
| Microphone | Peer support audio sessions (when you choose to use them) |
| Notifications | Optional alerts you enable |
You can deny or revoke permissions in your device settings. Some features will not work without the related permission.
Third-party services
We use service providers only to operate the Service. They process data on our behalf and are required to use it only for providing services to us:
- Authentication and database hosting · accounts and geospatial provider directory storage
- Cloudflare · edge proxy, security, and API routing for vetvp.org
- Map providers · device map SDKs on your platform
- Live video/audio providers · peer support sessions while you are connected
- Apple and Google · app distribution and push notification delivery when enabled
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Facilities API) · public facility location and services metadata imported server-side; we do not send your personal data to VA through this API
Crisis hotlines and external websites linked from the app are operated by third parties; their privacy practices apply when you leave our app.
Peers, help features, and medical disclaimer
Peer support and volunteer talk features may transmit audio or video while you are connected. Session metadata may be stored so others can find active sessions. These features are not emergency services, licensed therapy, medical care, or VA clinical services. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 (U.S.) or your local emergency number, or use the Veterans Crisis Line (988, then press 1).
Children’s privacy
Help Me Vets is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Contact contact@vetvp.org if you believe a child under 13 has created an account.
Data retention
We retain account and service data while your account is active and as needed to operate the Service, resolve disputes, prevent fraud, and meet legal obligations. If your account is dormant (no sign-in) for 24 months, we may email the address on file and then delete or anonymize personal account data, except where retention is required by law or for documented security needs. Public directory listings are not personal account data and may remain after account deletion.
Data deletion and your choices
You may log out at any time, disable permissions in device settings, and delete your account in Settings → Delete account (permanent). You may also request deletion by email at contact@vetvp.org. See our Data Deletion Instructions.
When you request deletion, we will permanently delete 100% of your personal account data we control, including profile, credentials, linked staff data, invites, and personal submissions, within 45 days, unless a longer period is required by law. Deleting your account does not remove public directory content that is not personal account data.
Security and data breaches
We use industry-standard measures including encrypted transport (HTTPS), hashed passwords, access controls, and server-side storage of API keys (not embedded in the mobile app). No method of storage or transmission is completely secure. If we learn of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and provide instructions for further actions you may take, consistent with applicable law.
Ownership changes
If Veterans Pathway Project Inc experiences a transfer of ownership, merger, or sale of its operations, we will notify you before your information is transferred or becomes subject to a different privacy policy. You will have the option to delete your account and personal data before the transfer, or to close your account after notice if you do not agree with the new policy.
International users and policy changes
The Service may be hosted or processed in the United States. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time; the “Last updated” date will change when we do. We will notify users of material changes through the app, by email to the address on file, or by posting an updated policy at this URL. Continued use after the effective date of an update means you accept the revised policy.
Contact: Veterans Pathway Project Inc · contact@vetvp.org · https://vetvp.org/privacy/?app=vts
Veterans Pathway Project Inc is an independent 501(c)(3) public charity. We are not government-funded or part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available right now. Call or text 988 and press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line, or text 838255 for free, confidential support 24/7.
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