Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 28, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to JoinBoyScoutSOC.org (the "Site"). This Site is a conceptual project for recruitment and onboarding for the Boy Scouts of America. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors and users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

For the purpose of this conceptual website, we will assume minimal data collection, typical of a static informational site with simple contact/interest forms.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

Personal Data

Personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, prospective scout's age, and city/zip code, that you voluntarily give to us when you fill out an interest form or a contact form on the Site. You are under no obligation to provide us with personal information of any kind; however, your refusal to do so may prevent you from using certain features of the Site.

Derivative Data

Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, your browser type, your operating system, your access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site. This is standard for most web servers and is used for site maintenance and analytics (though for this static site, we are not implementing detailed analytics beyond basic server logs, if any).

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to help customize the Site and improve your experience. When you access the Site, your personal information is not collected through the use of cookie technology. Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can remove or reject cookies, but be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the Site. For more information on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

3. Use of Your Information

Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Site to:

  • Respond to your inquiries submitted through the interest or contact forms.
  • Connect you with local Boy Scout chapters based on the information you provide.
  • Improve the operation and content of our Site.
  • Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with the Site.
  • Maintain the security and integrity of our Site.

As this is a static website without a backend database for user accounts, information submitted via forms is intended to be processed manually (e.g., forwarded to a relevant contact person) and not stored long-term on the web server itself beyond initial transmission.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, rent or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties except as described below:

  • With Your Consent: We may share your information with local Boy Scout chapters or relevant personnel to facilitate your inquiry or joining process, but only after you have submitted a form indicating your interest.
  • By Law or to Protect Rights: If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation.
  • Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, such as web hosting. (Note: For this static site, such sharing is minimal).

5. Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse. Any information disclosed online is vulnerable to interception and misuse by unauthorized parties.

6. Policy for Children

This Site is intended for parents, guardians, and prospective adult volunteers, as well as youth who may be exploring Scouting with parental guidance. We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at [email protected].

For forms collecting a scout's age, this is primarily for routing inquiries to the appropriate age-level program (e.g., Cub Scouts vs. Scouts BSA) and is expected to be submitted by a parent or guardian.

7. Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest, including advertisements and external services, that are not affiliated with us. Once you have used these links to leave the Site, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information. Before visiting and providing any information to any third-party websites, you should inform yourself of the privacy policies and practices (if any) of the third party responsible for that website, and should take those steps necessary to, in your discretion, protect the privacy of your information. We are not responsible for the content or privacy and security practices and policies of any third parties, including other sites, services or applications that may be linked to or from the Site.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

JoinBoyScoutSOC.org
Email: [email protected]
Address: 123 Adventure Lane, Scoutsville, ST 54321 (Placeholder)