Privacy Policy

Scouts BSA Troop 67 is committed to protecting the privacy and safety of all visitors to this website, especially youth members, prospective scouts, parents, and families. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our site (the "Website"). This policy applies only to this Troop 67 website and does not cover national Scouts BSA sites, council sites, or third-party platforms

Information We Collect

We collect only minimal information necessary for the site's basic function and troop communication:

Automatically collected data: Standard web server logs (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited, date/time of access) for site performance, security, and troubleshooting. This data is anonymous and not linked to individuals.
Voluntarily provided data: If you submit a contact form, email us, or provide information to join/visit (e.g., name, email, phone, message), we collect only what you share. We do not collect or store sensitive personal details like full addresses, Social Security numbers, or financial information on this site.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. Any contact from or about youth under 13 requires parental/guardian involvement and consent per COPPA guidelines.

We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising. Any session-based cookies (if used) are strictly for site functionality (e.g., form submission) and expire when you close your browser.

How We Use Information

Information is used solely for troop-related purposes:

Responding to inquiries (e.g., meeting visits, joining questions).
Communicating troop updates, events, or invitations (with your consent where applicable).
Improving site usability and security.

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for marketing or any commercial purpose.

Photos and Media

Photos or videos from troop activities may appear on the site or linked social media (e.g., Facebook group, Instagram) to highlight scouting experiences. We follow Scouts BSA Youth Protection and Digital Safety guidelines:

No full names, contact details, or other personally identifiable information are included with youth photos unless explicit parental/guardian consent is obtained for that specific use.
Parents/guardians may request removal of any photo featuring their child by contacting us.

Sharing and Disclosure

We share information only when necessary:

With authorized troop adult leaders for legitimate troop administration.
If required by law or to protect the safety of scouts (in line with Scouts BSA Youth Protection policies).

We do not share visitor data with external parties except as required for site hosting/security (e.g., our web host processes server logs anonymously).

Your Rights and Choices

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information we hold about you by contacting us.
Parents/guardians may review or request deletion of any information provided about their child.
To opt out of email communications, reply to any message or contact us directly.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through the site (e.g., secure forms where available). However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Third-Party Links

The site may link to external sites (e.g., scouting.org, minsitrails.org, zoho.com, social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices—review their policies separately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted here with the updated effective date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your information, contact leaders@troop67.org.

Thank you for trusting Troop 67 with your privacy. We are dedicated to upholding Scouts BSA's commitment to youth safety and trust in all our activities, online and offline.