Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 9, 2026
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how vbenlem.org ("we," "our," "the site") collects, uses, and protects information about visitors. We respect your privacy and aim to be transparent about every data flow on the site.
Information We Collect
We collect two categories of data:
- Information you submit voluntarily. When you fill the contact form or newsletter form, we receive the name, email address, subject, and message you enter. The forms on this site are decorative — they do not currently route to a backend database. Submitted information is not stored or transmitted, and the form will display an error response on submission.
- Information collected automatically. When you load a page, your browser sends standard log data — IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, time of visit. Hosting and analytics providers process this data on our behalf for site reliability and traffic measurement.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve site performance
- Understand which content visitors find useful
- Respond to direct contact when you reach out by email or phone
- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations
Cookies
The site uses small text files ("cookies") stored in your browser to remember your preferences. Specifically, we use cookies and local storage to:
- Remember whether you accepted or declined the cookie banner
- Remember whether you dismissed the sticky promotional bar during a session
- Support analytics scripts that aggregate visit counts
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect functionality such as the cookie-banner state.
Third-Party Links
The site links to third-party retailer product pages, social media platforms, and external authority sources. When you click an outbound link, the destination site collects its own data per its privacy policy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures — HTTPS encryption, server access controls, regular software updates — to protect against unauthorized access to information collected through the site. No method of internet transmission is fully secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security against every threat scenario.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child has submitted information through the site, contact us and we will remove that information.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal information held about you, and to object to or restrict certain processing. Send requests to [email protected]; we will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of the page reflects the current version. Material changes will be highlighted on the homepage when they take effect.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to [email protected] or to:
VBENLEM
247 Industrial Pkwy
Marble Falls, TX 78654
Phone: (830) 555-7842