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Narragansett Council About UsPrivacy Policy

Effective Date: 5/1/2025

Narragansett Council, Scouting America ("we", "our", or "us") is a local council of the Scouting America (SA), a nonprofit organization committed to protecting the privacy of our members, volunteers, donors, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when using websites and applications where this privacy policy is posted.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details you voluntarily provide through forms, event registrations, or donations.

Youth Information: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Donor Information: Donation history and preferences. Payment information is processed securely by third-party providers.

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected via cookies and analytics tools.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Communicate about Scouting programs, events, and updates

Process registrations, donations, and purchases

Improve our website and services

Comply with applicable laws and SA policies

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3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information:

With the SSA National Council for program administration

With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or processing donations

When required by law or to protect safety and legal rights

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4. Donor Privacy

We respect the confidentiality of our donors. Donor records are maintained securely and are only accessible to authorized personnel. We do not publish donor names without consent.

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5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and collect anonymous usage data. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

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6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information, in accordance with Massachusetts data security regulations (201 CMR 17.00).

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7. Your Rights

While Rhode Island’s DTPPA exempts nonprofit organizations [1], we still respect your privacy rights. You may: