Privacy Policy for the Florida Council of Chapters (FCoC), Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)

Effective Date: November 15th, 2024

The Florida Council of the Military Officers Association of America (FCoC) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from our members:

  • Personal Information: This includes your name, contact information (address, phone number, email), rank and military service details, and any other information you provide.
  • Membership Information: Data related to your membership status in MOAA and in a chapter if applicable, payments to the council, and participation in events and programs.
  • Usage Data:  We do not collect information on how you interact with our website and communications, including IP address, browser type, and access times.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • To provide information and services related to our mission.
  • To manage your membership and communicate important updates.
  • To send newsletters, event notifications, and other relevant information.
  • To understand member preferences and improve our services.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.  We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Third-Party Service Providers:  We may engage third-party vendors to perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing or event management.  These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
  • Legal Compliance:  We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously.  We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.  However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights

As a MOAA member, you have certain rights regarding your personal information held by the Florida Council:

  • Access and Correction: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving communications from us at any time by following the ‘unsubscribe’ instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.  We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Address: 

FCoC of the Military Officers Association of America
               P.O. Box 60603
               Fort Meyers, Florida 33906

                                or

Email:  PresFCOC2024@gmail.com

Thank you for being a valued member of MOAA.  Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your information.