Privacy, Terms & Conditions Policy

 

Privacy Policy for Scouting America, Sioux Council

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

At Scouting America, Sioux Council, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with our services, including through our website, social media pages, and other online platforms.

1. Information We Collect We may collect personal information from you when you visit our website, engage with us on social media, or sign up for our events and communications. The types of personal information we collect may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Payment information (for donations or event registrations)

  • Demographic information (such as age or gender, if provided)

  • Communication preferences

2. How We Use Your Information We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you about Scouting events, programs, and updates

  • To process donations and event registrations

  • To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional content (with your consent)

  • To improve our programs, services, and website

  • To respond to inquiries or requests

3. Sharing Your Information We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, process transactions, or manage our events. These providers are required to keep your information secure and only use it for the purposes we specify.

4. Data Security We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. We use a combination of physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to ensure your information remains secure.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze trends, and gather information on website traffic. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may affect some functionality on our website.

6. Your Rights and Choices You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Update or correct your information

  • Request that we delete your information (subject to legal requirements)

  • Opt-out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails

To exercise any of these rights or to ask any questions about how we handle your personal information, please contact us at [insert contact email].

7. Links to Third-Party Websites Our website and social media pages may contain links to third-party websites. These external sites are not controlled by Scouting America, Sioux Council, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party websites.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us.

 

Terms & Conditions

Sioux Council – Email and Text Messaging Terms & Conditions

By subscribing to email and/or text message communications from the Sioux Council, Scouting America, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Purpose of Messaging:
You may receive emails or SMS messages related to event reminders, program registrations, volunteer opportunities, fundraising campaigns, safety updates, or general Scouting news. These communications are intended to keep you informed and engaged with Sioux Council activities.

2. Message Frequency:
Message frequency will vary based on your preferences and participation in specific programs or events. On average, you can expect 2–4 messages per month, though certain periods (e.g., registration deadlines or major events) may involve more frequent updates.

3. Cost and Fees:
Standard message and data rates may apply for SMS messages. Charges are based on your mobile carrier's plan. Sioux Council is not responsible for any charges incurred from these communications.

4. Opt-In and Opt-Out:
You can opt in to receive messages by subscribing through our website, event registration forms, or by texting “Scouts” to 855-961-4690.
To opt out of text messaging at any time, reply with STOP. To opt out of emails, use the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any message.
For help, reply HELP or contact us at sioux.council@scouting.org or 605-361-2697.

5. Privacy:
We value your privacy. Personal information provided for text or email subscriptions will not be sold or shared outside of Scouting America. For details, please review our Privacy Policy.

6. Data Collection and Use:
Information collected during opt-in (such as name, email, or phone number) is used exclusively to provide relevant updates and communications about Sioux Council programs and services.