Privacy Policy

Implemented: March 2025

Last edited: March 2025

The OCONUS Project (https://www.theoconusproject.com) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information—whether you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter.

Information for Military Audiences

The OCONUS Project is committed to safeguarding the privacy and operational security (OPSEC) of our military community, including active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. We understand the unique considerations and sensitivities associated with military life, and we take the following precautions to protect your data:

We do not request or store sensitive personal data such as rank, unit assignment, deployment status, or location unless explicitly provided by you.
We advise users to avoid sharing operational, location-based, or sensitive personal details when interacting with our content or website.
Any personal data collected (such as names and email addresses) is used solely for newsletter distribution and engagement with our platform.
We do not sell your data or share it beyond the third-party platforms listed in this policy (Mailchimp, Google Analytics).
We make every effort to comply with U.S. privacy laws and are mindful of Department of Defense (DoD) and federal data protection guidance.

Non-Affiliation Disclaimer:
The OCONUS Project is an independent initiative and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), any branch of the U.S. military, or the federal government. Any opinions, views, or content presented are those of The OCONUS Project and do not reflect the official policy or position of any military or government entity.

If you are a military-affiliated user and have concerns about your privacy or data security, please contact us.

What We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you sign up via forms on our site:

Name
Email address

We also collect anonymized usage data via cookies and tracking technologies, such as Google Analytics.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Send you email newsletters and marketing updates
Understand and improve your experience on our website
Analyze traffic and website performance

Third-Party Sharing

We may share your data with trusted service providers who assist with our operations:

Mailchimp (email campaigns)
Google Analytics (website analytics)

These providers use your information solely to help us deliver services and are required to keep your data secure.

GDPR Compliance (For EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data
The right to withdraw consent at any time
The right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

We process your data based on your consent (e.g., when you subscribe) and our legitimate interest in improving our services.

CCPA Compliance (For California Residents)

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

Request access to the personal data we hold about you
Request deletion of your personal data
Opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell your data)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

Data Retention & Security

We retain your data only as long as necessary for our operations or as required by law. We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

📧 mary.montoya@theoconusproject.com

How to Unsubscribe

You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the Unsubscribe link included in every email we send.