Privacy Policy

The Michael Wayne Hanks Legacy Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you choose to share through Mission HANKS (Honoring All Next of Kin & Survivors).

Information We Collect

When you complete a Mission HANKS registration form, we may collect:

• Your name, phone number, email, and mailing address
• Your relationship to the service member or veteran
• Unit, battalion, or organizational affiliation (if applicable)
• Any optional notes or comments you choose to provide

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely to:

• Maintain communication with Gold Star Families, Veterans, and surviving loved ones
• Provide invitations to reunions, events, and memorial activities
• Share updates and resources relevant to Mission HANKS and affiliated partnerships
• Coordinate communication with the active battalion or regiment for official outreach, event participation, or historical recordkeeping

Registrants may receive the Foundation's newsletter and information about upcoming events, including events hosted by the unit their loved one served with. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.

Your information will never be sold, rented, or used for any commercial marketing purpose.

Information Storage and Security

All personal information is stored securely on password-protected systems accessible only to authorized representatives of the Michael Wayne Hanks Legacy Foundation and designated partners directly affiliated with Mission HANKS

We use reasonable safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of your information.

Third-Party Services

Our website uses trusted third-party services to operate:

• Jotform hosts the Mission HANKS registration form and stores the information you submit through it.
• Zeffy processes donations and store purchases.
• Constant Contact manages our newsletter.
• Messages sent through our contact and feedback forms are delivered by email to our team. They are not stored on this website.
• Google Analytics collects anonymous information about how visitors use this website so we can improve it.

Each service handles information according to its own privacy policy.

Your Choices

Participation in Mission HANKS is completely voluntary. You may:

• Request a copy of your information
• Update or correct your details
• Ask for your information to be permanently deleted

Requests can be made at any time by contacting info@mwhlegacy.org.

External Links

Our website may include links to partner organizations or external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Michael Wayne Hanks Legacy Foundation
Email: info@mwhlegacy.org