Guard Policy, Data Protection & Security

1. What ARNG Events Is (and Isn’t)

ARNG Events is a web-based tool created by ARNG Events to support Army National Guard marketing, recruiting, and community events.

This platform helps units, Recruiters, and RRB Marketing NCOs publish events, collect RSVPs, manage check-ins, and export lead lists in a consistent, easy-to-use format.

ARNG Events is not an official U.S. Army, National Guard Bureau, Department of Defense, or federal information system.

Use of this platform by any Army National Guard organization is done at that organization’s discretion as a third-party marketing and outreach tool.

2. Third-Party Tool, Not a DoD System

ARNG Events is a private company and this platform is a commercial product. It is not sponsored, endorsed, or operated by the Department of Defense.

Any logos or references to the Army National Guard are used to describe who the platform is designed to support, not to imply ownership or operational control.

ARNG Events is similar in risk profile to tools like Eventbrite® or other public event registration platforms used by state and federal agencies.

3. What Information We Collect

• Name
• Mobile phone number
• Email address
• City, state, ZIP code
• Age range or age (if provided)
• Event preferences, survey responses, and basic interest information

All information is provided voluntarily by the user so that Recruiters and units can follow up about events or service opportunities.

We do not collect or store Social Security Numbers, date of birth, medical information, military service records, CAC credentials, or any other sensitive DoD-level PII.

4. How Data Is Protected

All traffic to and from ARNG Events is protected with HTTPS/TLS encryption.

Data is stored in Google Cloud using industry-standard encryption at rest (AES-256) and role-based access controls.

Public visitors can only submit forms. They cannot view, browse, or download any stored data.

Access to event dashboards, RSVPs, and lead exports is restricted to authorized ARNG Events accounts and designated Army National Guard partners.

5. How Army National Guard Partners Use This Data

Army National Guard partners may use the information collected through this platform to:

• Manage event RSVPs and attendance
• Send event reminders and updates
• Follow up with interested prospects about service opportunities
• Report aggregate event performance and outreach metrics

Partners agree to use this data only for legitimate Army National Guard outreach and recruiting activities.

6. Messaging, Email, and Opt-Out Rights

By submitting your information on this site, you agree that the Army National Guard and ARNG Events partners may contact you by SMS text message, phone call, or email about your selected events and related opportunities.

Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out of SMS at any time by replying STOP. For email, you can unsubscribe using the link in any message or by contacting us directly.

We do not sell your contact information to third-party advertisers.

7. Cookies and Analytics

This site may use basic analytics (such as page views and form completions) to understand how the platform is used and to improve performance.

Analytics data is used in aggregate and is not sold or shared with unrelated third parties.

8. Voluntary Use & Limitation of Liability

Use of ARNG Events is voluntary. You may attend most events without registering through this platform, although registration may be required for capacity or safety reasons.

The platform is provided ‘as-is’ and ‘as available.’ ARNG Events is not liable for decisions, actions, or outcomes made by any Army National Guard organization or individual user based on information collected or displayed here.

If you have questions about your data or this policy, you can contact ARNG Events at the email address listed below.

9. Contact ARNG Events