Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 27, 2025
Western Los Angeles County Council, Scouting America (“WLACC,” “we,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Identifiers: Name, email, phone number, address, Scout ID.
- Demographics: Age, gender (for program eligibility).
- Payment Information: For registrations/donations (processed securely via third-party vendors).
- Digital Data: IP address, cookies, website/app usage (see our Cookie Policy).
- Protected Class Data: Only as required for youth safety (e.g., medical info for events).
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide Scouting programs, events, and updates.
- Process registrations, donations, and membership records.
- Improve our services and website experience.
- Comply with legal obligations (e.g., youth protection).
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your data. We may share information with:
- Scouting America (BSA) for national membership records.
- Trusted vendors (e.g., payment processors, event coordinators) under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal authorities if required for safety or compliance.
4. Your California Privacy Rights
Under CCPA/CPRA, California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect and how it’s used.
- Delete personal data (with exceptions for legal/compliance reasons).
- Opt out of sharing for targeted advertising.
- Correct inaccurate personal information.
- Limit use of sensitive data (e.g., medical info).
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]
5. Data Security
We implement encryption, access controls, and secure protocols to protect your information.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted.
7. Contact Us
For questions about this policy or your data, contact: [email protected]