Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 13, 2026

American Legion Post 26 ("Post 26," "we," "us," or "our") operates this website to serve our members, veterans, their families, and the Bakersfield community. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Who We Are

American Legion Post 26 is a nonprofit veterans organization based in Bakersfield, California. Our post is located at 2020 H St., Bakersfield, CA 93301.

Information We Collect

Information you provide to us. We collect information you choose to give us directly, such as when you:

• Fill out a contact or membership form
• Sign up for our newsletter or email updates
• Register for an event or program
• Make a donation
• Contact us with a question or request

This may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any details you include in your message. If you make a donation, payment is processed by a third party payment processor, and we do not store your full card or bank account numbers on our systems.

Information collected automatically. When you visit our website, some information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and how you arrived at our site. We use this to understand how visitors use the site and to improve it.

How We Use Your Information

• Respond to your questions and requests
• Process and acknowledge membership applications and donations
• Send newsletters, event notices, and updates you have asked to receive
• Operate, maintain, and improve our website
• Comply with legal obligations and protect the rights and safety of our post, members, and community

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and third party analytics tools to measure traffic and understand how the site is used. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not function properly if you do.

How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share information only in these limited situations:

• Service providers. We work with trusted third parties who help us operate our site and programs, such as email, analytics, and donation processing services. They may only use your information to provide those services to us.
• Legal requirements. We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our post, our members, or others.
• With your consent. We may share information in other ways if you direct or permit us to.

Third Party Links

Our website may link to other sites, including The American Legion national and department websites, sponsors, or community partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, and we encourage you to review their policies.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will remove it.

Your Choices

• Email. You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link in any message, or by contacting us.
• Cookies. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
• Access and updates. You may contact us to ask what information we hold about you or to request a correction.

California Residents

We value the privacy of our California visitors. As a nonprofit veterans organization, many of California's business privacy requirements do not apply to us, but we are committed to handling your information responsibly and honoring the choices described in this policy. If you have questions about your information, please contact us using the details below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review it periodically.

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