Privacy Policy
Blastology Foundation
Last updated: October 13, 2026
Our Commitment to Privacy
Blastology Foundation is a Virginia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) affected by blast-related traumatic brain injury (TBI) access advanced stem cell treatment.
We respect the privacy of our veterans, donors, supporters, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and shared through our website, blastology.org, and our foundation's activities.
Information We Collect
We may collect information when you contact Blastology Foundation, make a donation, inquire about treatment assistance, or subscribe to foundation communications.
Depending on how you interact with us, this information may include:
Your name, email address, and phone number.
Donation information and transaction records.
Information voluntarily provided in emails or contact forms.
Military service documentation and information relating to eligibility for treatment assistance.
Website usage information collected through cookies or analytics tools.
Veteran Eligibility and Personal Information
Blastology Foundation primarily works with veterans referred through established military and veteran networks.
To determine eligibility for assistance, we may review military service documentation, including DD214 records, and information concerning a veteran's service history, blast exposure, and reported injuries.
We request that Social Security numbers and other sensitive identifiers not needed for eligibility be redacted from documents provided to the foundation.
Blastology Foundation does not conduct medical evaluations or administer medical treatment. Medical requirements, clinical evaluations, and treatment decisions are handled by the treating physician.
Information shared during the eligibility review process is used for foundation-related purposes and is not publicly disclosed without appropriate permission.
How We Use Information
We may use information collected through our website and foundation activities to:
Respond to inquiries and requests for information.
Review eligibility for charitable treatment assistance.
Coordinate treatment funding with the treating medical provider.
Process donations and maintain financial records.
Send donation acknowledgments, foundation updates, and fundraising communications where permitted.
Maintain and improve our website.
Blastology Foundation does not sell personal information to advertisers or data brokers.
Donations and Third-Party Services
Our website is hosted through Squarespace, and online donations are processed through Zeffy and its payment-processing partners.
These services may collect and process information needed to operate the website, complete transactions, and provide donation receipts.
Their handling of information is governed by their respective privacy policies.
Blastology Foundation may receive donor contact information and donation records for administration, acknowledgment, and permitted communications.
Email Communications
Blastology Foundation may send fundraising appeals, updates about our mission, and other organizational communications to individuals who have subscribed or whom we may otherwise lawfully contact.
Recipients may request to stop receiving promotional communications at any time by using an unsubscribe option or contacting the foundation directly.
Information Sharing and Confidentiality
We may share information with service providers when reasonably necessary to administer foundation operations, process donations, or coordinate approved assistance.
We may also disclose information when legally required.
We do not publicly identify veterans, disclose their personal treatment information, or publish individual testimonials without appropriate permission.
Information Security and Retention
Blastology Foundation takes reasonable steps to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
Information is retained as needed for legitimate organizational purposes, applicable recordkeeping requirements, and legal obligations.
No electronic transmission or storage method can be guaranteed completely secure.
Your Privacy Choices
You may contact Blastology Foundation to request access to information we maintain about you, correct inaccurate information, or request deletion where permitted by applicable law and recordkeeping obligations.
You may also unsubscribe from promotional email communications.
External Websites
Our website may contain links to independent medical providers, nonprofit partners, donation platforms, and other organizations.
Blastology Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our operations, services, or legal obligations change. Updates will be posted on this page.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Blastology Foundation
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Email: alyssa@blastology.org
Website: www.blastology.org