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Privacy and Security StatementGoScouting.org is operated by Northern Star Council, BSA. This privacy statement covers the site www.goscouting.org . and includes the following information:
If users have questions or concerns regarding this statement, they should first contact Kent York by email at kyork@northernstarbsa.org or by mail at Northern Star Council BSA, 393 Marshall Ave, St. Paul, MN 55102.
Information Collection and UseInformation Collection Contact UsWe collect contact information such as your name, email address, and mailing address to be able to respond to support requests and to verify your registration status as a member of the Northern Star Council. eCommercewww.GoScouting.org provides eCommerce for the sole purpose of reserving space at camping programs offered by Northern Star Council, BSA. Electronic payment functions are restricted to users who have been granted login rights to restricted areas of this site by Northern Star Council or its designees. Collection of payment informaiton is transmitted to a third-party payment processing agency for the sole purpose of completing financial transactions. Northern Star Council does not store payment account information as part of this process. Attendance InformationNorthern Star Council may collect information about participants registering for the programs offered thorugh this site. Information is collected for the purpose of attendance requirement verification. Attendance information collection areas are restricted to users who have been granted login rights to restricted areas of this site by Northern Star Council or its designees. Information UseInformation is collected only to be able to respond to inquiries or requests or verify eligibility as outlined in this statement. These include one-time responses to user requests for information or to send requested email communications. We collect mailing addresses to verify membership status in Northern Star Council. CookiesA cookie is a piece of data stored on the user's computer tied to information about the user. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information while on our site. We use both session ID cookies and persistent cookies. For the session ID cookie, once users close the browser, the cookie simply terminates. A persistent cookie is a small text file stored on the user's hard drive for an extended period of time. Persistent cookies can be removed by following Internet browser help file directions. We simply use cookies to direct users to the local Boy Scout Council information within their zip code area. If users reject the cookie, they may still use our site. The only drawback to this is that the user will have to reenter zip code information Log FilesLike most standard Web site servers we use log files. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user's movement in the aggregate, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses, etc. are not linked to personally identifiable information. We use this information to assess the effectiveness of marketing efforts and to improve the usability of the site. Communications from the SiteWe only send email or postal mailings in response to requests for information. SharingLegal Disclaimer Aggregate Information (non-personally identifiable)We use aggregated demographic information for site use analysis only. This is not linked to any personally identifiable information. Sharing of users' personal information: Service ProvidersWe partner with various commercial developers for application development and hosting. However, we have written non-disclosure agreements in place and information is shared only for development purposes. Choice/Opt-outUsers who no longer wish to receive our newsletter and/or other email communications may opt-out by replying to the message with "unsubscribe" in the subject line of the email or by sending an email message requesting removal to . The user may also contact us by phone at 651-224-1891 or by postal mail at Northern Star Council BSA, 393 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102 to opt-out. User information is not being collected by any outside parties. LinksThis Web site may contain links to other sites. Please be aware that we, Northern Star Council BSA are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every Web site that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this Web site. SecurityWe use a variety of security technologies and procedures to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure once we receive it. Information provided is stored on computer systems in secured and monitored facilities with limited access. Sections of the website that collect personal information are encrypted using industry standard Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. Information collected for the purpose of completing financial transactions is transmitted via SSL to a third party payment agency for the sole purpose of authorization and payment transfer processing. Northern Star Council does not store financial account information in its databases. Northern Star Council employees are trained and kept up-to-date on our security procedures. If you have any questions about security at our website, you can send an email to kyork@northernstarbsa.org Correcting/Updating/Deleting/Personal InformationIf a user's personally identifiable information changes (such as zip code, phone, email or postal address), or if a user no longer desires our service, we provide a way to correct, update or delete users' personally identifiable information. If a user requests deletion, all information will be removed from the site's database. Correcting, updating or deleting users' personally identifiable information can be done while logged into the site and updating your profile or by emailing our Customer Support at or by contacting us by telephone or postal mail at the contact information listed below. If a parent believes that their child has submitted information to the site, they can contact the site administrator at for joincubs.com or for northernstarbsa.org to have their child's information deleted from the site's database. Notification of ChangesIf we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes to this privacy statement, the homepage, and other places we deem appropriate so our users are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it. We will use information in accordance with the privacy policy under which the information was collected. If, however, we are going to use users' personally identifiable information in a manner different from that stated at the time of collection we will notify users via email. Users will have a choice as to whether or not we use their information in this different manner. However, if users have opted out of all communication with the site, or deleted/deactivated their account, then they will not be contacted, nor will their personal information be used in this new manner. In addition, if we make any material changes in our privacy practices that do not affect user information already stored in our database, we will post a prominent notice on our Web site notifying users of the change. In some cases where we post a notice we will also email users, who have opted to receive communications from us, notifying them of the changes in our privacy practices. Should we decide to start collecting information from children under the age of 13, the site will take the necessary steps to notify the parent and if needed, obtain parental consent. Contact InformationIf users have any questions or suggestions regarding our privacy policy, please contact us at: Northern Star Council Boy Scouts of America |
