Privacy Policy for the Military Order of the Carabao

Effective Date: July 13, 2026

The Military Order of the Carabao (“we,” “our,” “the Order,” or “the Main Corral”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members (“the Herd”), applicants, and visitors to our website, https://carabao.org. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and handle your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our website, join our organization, register for events, or contact us.

• Membership & Registration Forms: When applying to “Join the Herd,” we collect your name, email address, military service history, rank, unit, and lineage details (for Tenero Carabao applications).

• Event Ticketing & Purchases: When purchasing tickets or packages for our annual Wallow or scheduled luncheons, we collect billing details and event registration preferences.

• Scholarship & Foundation Inquiries: If you contact us regarding the Military Order of the Carabao Foundation scholarships, we collect your email address, name, and any academic or military background information you submit.

• Automated Information: Like most websites, we may automatically collect standard log data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited via basic website cookies to ensure the site operates smoothly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information exclusively to support the operations of the Order, including:

• Processing your membership applications and managing recurring annual dues.

• Coordinating attendance, table assignments, and security requirements for the annual Wallow and other social events.

• Communicating administrative updates, event rescheduling notifications, and distributing scholarship materials.

• Maintaining the historic camaraderie and roster records of the organization.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We value your privacy. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Your data is only shared with trusted third parties under the following conditions:

• Service Providers: We share necessary details with payment processors to handle secure transactions and membership software vendors who host our secure member portal.

• Venue Security: For high-profile events like the Annual Wallow, minimal attendee information may be shared with venue security or coordinating military installations to meet entrance clearance requirements.

• 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 implement standard security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Please note that while we use secure external portals for payments, no method of transmission over the internet is completely bulletproof, and we encourage you to use secure passwords for your membership login.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your information. At any time, you can:

• Review, update, or correct your roster and billing details by logging into your member account.

• Opt-out of non-essential email distributions by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our communications.

• Request the deletion of your account or inquire about your data by contacting the Main Guy Carabao.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. Any updates will be posted directly to this page with an updated effective date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

The Military Order of the Carabao

6100 Bradley Boulevard

Bethesda, MD 20817

Email: MainGuy@Carabao.org