Veteran Industries LLC Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 17, 2025

At Veteran Industries LLC (“Veteran Industries,” “us,” “our,” or “we”), we are committed to celebrating commercial truck drivers by connecting them with employers through our platforms, HireAVeteran.com and VeteranTruckingApplication.com (collectively, the “Websites”). HireAVeteran.com is a job board where trucking companies post job listings, and VeteranTruckingApplication.com collects applications to refer leads to our partner employers. We value your privacy and have created this Privacy Policy to explain how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information (“Personal Information”). This policy applies to U.S. users only and does not cover third-party practices, including those of partners, employers, or advertisers, even if branded with Veteran Industries. Third-party data collection is governed by their respective policies.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following when you use our Websites:

• Personal Information: Data that can identify you, such as:
  • Websites Interactions: Name, company name, email address, phone number, ZIP code, IP address, browsing history, or preferences when you contact us, browse jobs on HireAVeteran.com, or submit content on either site.
  • Veteran Trucking Jobs: When applying for jobs via VeteranTruckingApplication.com, you provide your name, date of birth, location, driver’s license status, trucking experience, military service history, and other relevant details via your profile.
• Generic Information: Non-identifying data, such as usage metrics (e.g., total visitors, pages viewed) or device information (e.g., browser type). This may become Personal Information when combined with other data.

2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect information in these ways:

• Information You Provide: When you browse jobs on HireAVeteran.com, submit applications on VeteranTruckingApplication.com, contact us, or provide feedback on either site.
• Automated Collection:
  • Device Information: Data about your device, such as operating system or browser type.
  • Browsing Data: IP address, request time, or URLs logged to ensure functionality of the Websites.
  • Cookies: We use cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to track usage, store preferences, and improve your experience:
    • Session Cookies: Temporary, deleted when you close your browser.
    • First-Party Cookies: Persist until deleted or expired.
    • Third-Party Cookies: Set by partners (e.g., advertisers) for targeted ads; we are not responsible for their functionality.
  • Pixel Tags & Web Beacons: Small graphics in pages or emails to track actions and improve services.
• Third-Party Sources: If you access our Websites via services like Facebook, we may receive your name, email, or profile data per their policies.

Your Cookie Choices: Adjust your browser settings to control cookies, but this may limit functionality of the Websites.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide access to job listings on HireAVeteran.com and process applications on VeteranTruckingApplication.com, including sending job alerts via email, text, or messages.
• Analyze usage trends to improve functionality and develop new features for the Websites.
• Personalize services (e.g., remembering login details), deliver targeted ads, and monitor marketing effectiveness.
• Send promotional communications, with an option to opt-out.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Trucking Companies and Employers: When you apply via VeteranTruckingApplication.com, your data is shared with our referral partners or employers posting on HireAVeteran.com.
• Service Providers: Vendors supporting operations of the Websites (e.g., cloud hosting like AWS, analytics like Google Analytics).
• Marketing Partners: For promotional campaigns, with an opt-out option.
• Other Veteran Industries Entities: For internal purposes or during business transactions (e.g., mergers).
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect against harm.

Data Sales: We may sell or share your Personal Information with third parties for job-matching or marketing purposes, as permitted by law. See “Your Privacy Rights” for opt-out details.

5. Automated Decision-Making

We may use automated tools on VeteranTruckingApplication.com to match your profile with job opportunities based on your experience, location, and preferences. You can request a human review of any automated decisions by emailing info@HireAVeteran.com.

6. Data Retention

We retain Personal Information, such as job application data from VeteranTruckingApplication.com, for up to 2 years after your last interaction with our Websites to facilitate future job applications, unless you request deletion. Legal or regulatory requirements may extend retention periods. To request deletion, contact info@HireAVeteran.com, and we will process your request within 30 days.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Under laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your Personal Information.
• Opt-out of data sales (see below).
• Request details about the categories of data we collect or share.
• Exercise non-discrimination rights for asserting these rights.

Opting Out of Data Sales: To opt-out of the sale (referral) of your Personal Information email info@HireAVeteran.com. We will process your request within 15 business days.

Your Choices: Opt-out of promotional communications via email links or by contacting info@HireAVeteran.com.

8. Protecting Your Information

We use industry-standard security measures, including encryption for data transmission and access controls, to protect your Personal Information. However, no system is completely secure, and you use our Websites at your own risk. Report security concerns to info@HireAVeteran.com.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Websites are intended for users 18 and older. We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. During registration on VeteranTruckingApplication.com, we may request age verification. If we identify data from a minor, we will delete it promptly. Parents can report concerns to info@HireAVeteran.com.

10. Compliance with U.S. Privacy Laws

We comply with applicable U.S. privacy laws, including the CCPA for California residents. For CCPA-specific rights, such as opting out of data sales or requesting data details, contact info@HireAVeteran.com.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our Websites or emailing you. Changes take effect upon posting.

12. Contact Us

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: info@HireAVeteran.com
Mail: Veteran Industries LLC,

PO BOX 585
Berryville, VA. 22611

We aim to respond within 30 days.

See our Terms and Conditions for additional details on data handling.