How Badge and Boots collects, uses, and protects information when you search for discounts, submit an offer, or join our newsletter.
Badge and Boots is a community directory of military, veteran, and first responder discounts, primarily serving the greater Houston and Galveston Bay area. This policy explains what information we collect when you use the site, why we collect it, and the choices you have.
By using the site you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Name, email address, and any details you type into the newsletter form, the Submit a Discount form, or the Suggest an Edit form — including business names, addresses, and links you provide to help us verify an offer.
A ZIP code you type, or a browser location you approve, used only to calculate and sort distances. Details in section 3.
Browser type, device type, referring page, and general usage patterns collected automatically by our hosting provider for security and performance.
Your last-searched location and filter preferences, kept in your browser's local storage. Details in section 5.
The directory works best when it knows roughly where you are, so it can show offers nearest to you. Here is exactly what happens:
We do not use your information to make automated decisions about you, and we do not build advertising profiles from your location searches.
A few services outside Badge & Boots help the site function. Each receives only what it needs:
Used to calculate driving distances between your chosen location and each listing. Only coordinates are sent — no name, email, or account information.
Delivers newsletter and form confirmation emails. Receives your email address and message content so it can be sent and its delivery tracked.
Serves the site and keeps standard server logs for security and performance.
Clicking through to our community group takes you to Facebook, where Facebook's own privacy policy applies.
Newsletter subscriptions are kept until you unsubscribe. Discount and edit submissions are kept while we verify them and, if published, for as long as the listing remains live. Location data saved in your browser stays until you clear your filters or your browser storage. We delete information we no longer need.
Every newsletter email includes a one-click unsubscribe link, and it takes effect immediately.
Email us to request a copy of what we hold about you, or ask us to delete it. We'll respond within 30 days.
Decline the browser prompt, or use a ZIP code instead. The directory still works without precise location.
Use "Clear filters" on the directory, or clear site data in your browser settings at any time.
The site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.
The site is served over HTTPS, and forms are submitted over an encrypted connection. No system is perfectly secure, so please avoid sending sensitive personal details — such as Social Security numbers, DD-214 copies, or financial information — through our forms. We never ask for them.
If we make a meaningful change to how we handle your information, we will update the date at the top of this page and, for significant changes, mention it in the newsletter. Continued use of the site after an update means you accept the revised policy.
Questions about this policy or want to access, correct, or delete your personal information? Contact us and we'll help.
This page describes our current practices in plain language. It is not legal advice, and we recommend having a qualified attorney review it for your specific jurisdiction and business structure.