Effective Date: January 1, 2025

At Jayhawk Area Council, Boy Scouts of America ("we," "us," or "our"), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website https://jayhawkcouncil.org ("Website") or use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the terms, please do not use our Website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services. This includes:

• Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, payment details, and any other information you voluntarily submit through forms on our Website.
• Usage Data: We may collect information on how you access and interact with our Website. This includes your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages you visit, and timestamps of your visits.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons, analytics tools) to collect data about your browsing behavior and preferences. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us improve your user experience and analyze how our Website is used.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our Website and services.
• To personalize your experience and offer tailored content or recommendations.
• To respond to your inquiries, requests, or customer support issues.
• To process transactions and manage payments.
• To analyze Website usage and improve our services and content.
• To send you updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (you can opt-out of these at any time).
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers that assist in the operation of our Website and services, such as payment processors, hosting providers, email services, and analytics providers. These third parties are obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we have outlined.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, to comply with legal processes (e.g., a subpoena), or in response to a valid governmental request.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission or storage method can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Update: You can request access to and update the personal information we hold about you.
• Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
• Delete Your Information: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal restrictions.
• Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such third-party websites, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on our Website with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Jayhawk Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
1020 SE Monroe St.
Topeka, KS 66612-1110
Email: jayhawk.areacouncil@scouting.org
Phone: 785-354-8541