Troop 1G Website Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7/02/25

Troop 1G, based in Southern Pines, NC, is committed to protecting the privacy of our scouts, their families, and all visitors to our website. We take privacy seriously, especially when it comes to youth, and we strive to comply with all applicable laws, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

What information do we collect?

We only collect limited information that visitors voluntarily provide through our website. This may include:

  • Names, email addresses, or phone numbers submitted via contact forms, volunteer sign-ups, or event interest forms.

  • Basic technical data collected automatically by our website hosting service, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This is used solely for maintaining site security and functionality.

We do not intentionally collect personal information from scouts or children under 13 through our website.

How do we use this information?

We use any information provided solely to:

  • Respond to inquiries or requests

  • Coordinate troop activities, service projects, and fundraising

  • Improve and maintain our website’s functionality and security

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

COPPA compliance

In accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under the age of 13 through our website. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 online, we will promptly delete that information.

All personal information regarding scouts is collected and managed offline by registered troop leaders in accordance with BSA Youth Protection policies and guidelines.

Cookies and tracking

Our website may use basic cookies or standard analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how the site is used and improve its performance. These tools do not collect personally identifiable information. Visitors can adjust browser settings to manage or block cookies if they prefer.

External links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including BSA resources, activity sites, or partner organizations. Troop 1G is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage parents and guardians to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

Data security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information provided to us through the website from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Changes to this policy

Troop 1G may update this privacy policy as needed. All updates will be posted on this page with the “last updated” date at the top.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, or if you believe we may have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us:

Troop 1G
Southern Pines, NC
bsa.troop1@gmail.com