Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 29, 2026

Special Operations Adventure Foundation (“SOAF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting soafoundation.org, making a donation, subscribing to communications, volunteering, applying to participate in a retreat, contacting us, or otherwise interacting with the Foundation.

SOAF is a nonprofit organization supporting members of the Special Operations veteran community through outdoor retreats, adventure experiences, mentorship, and community programs. The website includes donation opportunities, event information, volunteer opportunities, newsletters, sponsorship inquiries, and other ways to engage with the organization. Special Operations Adventure Foundation

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Donation information

  • Volunteer or sponsorship information

  • Event or retreat registration information

  • Information submitted through contact forms

  • Newsletter subscription information

  • Communications you send to us

If you apply to participate in an SOAF program or retreat, we may also collect information necessary to determine program eligibility, including information relating to your military service. SOAF states that its programs are available to qualifying individuals with verifiable service in a Special Operations Command unit. Special Operations Adventure Foundation

Please do not submit sensitive personal information through general website contact forms unless specifically requested.

Donations and Payment Information

SOAF accepts donations to support its programs and veteran retreats. Special Operations Adventure Foundation

Online donations may be processed through third-party payment providers, including Stripe. When you make a donation, payment information such as your credit card or banking details is provided directly to the payment processor.

SOAF does not generally receive or store your complete payment card number.

Payment processors may collect and process your information according to their own privacy policies and security practices.

How We Use Your Information

We may use information collected through the website to:

  • Process and acknowledge donations

  • Provide donation receipts and tax-related documentation

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Communicate with volunteers, donors, sponsors, veterans, and program participants

  • Process retreat, event, or program applications

  • Manage sponsorship inquiries

  • Send newsletters and organizational updates

  • Provide information about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities

  • Operate and improve the website

  • Maintain website security

  • Understand how visitors interact with the website

  • Maintain organizational and financial records

  • Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

SOAF currently offers visitors the ability to subscribe to monthly communications containing veteran stories, organizational updates, upcoming adventures, volunteer opportunities, and information about supporting the organization. Special Operations Adventure Foundation

Email Communications

If you subscribe to the SOAF mailing list, make a donation, register for an event, or otherwise request communications, we may send you emails relating to the Foundation.

Marketing and newsletter emails will include a method for unsubscribing.

You may unsubscribe from promotional communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link contained in the email.

We may still send transactional or administrative communications when necessary, such as donation receipts or communications regarding an event or program for which you registered.

Cookies and Website Analytics

The website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Operate website functionality

  • Remember visitor preferences

  • Measure website traffic

  • Understand how visitors use the site

  • Detect technical problems

  • Improve website performance

SOAF's website is currently hosted through Squarespace. Squarespace and other service providers may place cookies or use similar technologies as part of providing website hosting, analytics, security, and related services.

Your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.

Third-Party Services

SOAF may use third-party companies to help operate the website and its programs, including providers for:

  • Website hosting

  • Payment processing

  • Email communications

  • Analytics

  • Form processing

  • Event registration

  • Cloud storage

  • Administrative services

These providers may receive information only as reasonably necessary to perform services on SOAF's behalf and may also process information according to their own privacy policies.

Links to Other Websites

The SOAF website may contain links to third-party websites, social networks, event platforms, payment processors, partners, or other external services.

SOAF is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites.

You should review the privacy policy of any external website before providing personal information.

Social Media

SOAF maintains a presence on third-party social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. Special Operations Adventure Foundation

If you interact with SOAF through a social media platform, that platform may collect information about your activity according to its own privacy policy.

Sharing of Information

SOAF does not sell personal information.

We may share personal information with:

  • Service providers that support our operations

  • Payment processors

  • Website and email providers

  • Event or program partners when necessary to administer an event or retreat

  • Professional advisers such as accountants or attorneys

  • Government agencies or law enforcement when required by law

We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, or security of SOAF, its participants, volunteers, donors, or others.

Military Service and Program Information

Because SOAF serves members of the Special Operations community, certain programs may require verification of military service or other eligibility information. Special Operations Adventure Foundation

Information submitted for program eligibility will be used only for legitimate organizational purposes, including evaluating eligibility, coordinating participation, providing services, maintaining program records, and protecting participant safety.

SOAF will not publicly disclose an individual's military service information or participation information without authorization except where required by law.

Photographs, Video, and Program Stories

SOAF may document retreats, events, fundraising activities, and other programs through photographs, video, testimonials, or written stories.

When appropriate, SOAF may request permission or obtain a media release before using identifiable participant content for marketing, fundraising, social media, or educational purposes.

Separate consent or release terms may apply to individual programs and events.

Data Security

SOAF takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, loss, or disclosure.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:

  • Providing programs and services

  • Maintaining donor and financial records

  • Meeting nonprofit accounting requirements

  • Maintaining tax records

  • Managing organizational relationships

  • Resolving disputes

  • Complying with legal obligations

Information may be deleted or anonymized when it is no longer required.

Children's Privacy

The SOAF website is not intended to collect personal information directly from children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the website without appropriate parental or legal guardian consent.

If we learn that information from a child under 13 has been collected improperly, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Your Privacy Choices

Depending on applicable law and where you reside, you may have the right to request:

  • Access to personal information we maintain about you

  • Correction of inaccurate information

  • Deletion of certain personal information

  • Information about how your information is used

  • Withdrawal from marketing communications

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

Certain information may need to be retained for legal, tax, accounting, security, or legitimate nonprofit operational purposes.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

SOAF may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to the website, our programs, technology, service providers, or applicable law.

When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised.

Contact Us

Questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information may be directed to:

Special Operations Adventure Foundation
PO Box 42619
Aurora, CO 80046
Email: info@soafoundation.org

SOAF identifies itself as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and lists this address and contact email on its website. Special Operations Adventure Foundation