Effective Date: March 2026

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

• Sign up for updates or newsletters

• Submit a contact form

• Express interest in getting involved or partnering

• Contribute to or support SMCYP

• Engage with us through the website

This information may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number (if provided)

• Organization or affiliation (if provided)

• Any additional information you choose to share

We may also collect limited non-personal data such as browser type, device information, and general website usage (including cookies) to help improve our site. If you have questions about specific tracking technologies in use, please contact us.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

• Share updates, stories, and opportunities to support Native youth

• Respond to inquiries or requests

• Provide information about programs, partnerships, and initiatives

• Improve our website and communications

• Manage contributions or expressions of support

We will only use your information in ways that are consistent with our mission and respectful of your trust.

Donations and Financial Information

If you make a financial contribution to SMCYP, payment information (such as credit card details) is processed securely by a third-party payment processor. We do not store or have direct access to your payment card information. We may retain records of the transaction (such as amount and date) for accounting and acknowledgment purposes.

How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website or communications (such as email platforms), but only to the extent necessary and with appropriate safeguards in place.

We may also share information if required by law.

Your Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Opt out of communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Info@smcyp.org. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information and maintain its security. While no system is completely secure, we are committed to safeguarding the information you share with us.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our website is designed for adults, partners, and supporters. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information to us, please contact us at Info@smcyp.org and we will promptly remove it.

Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact us at:

Sam McCracken Youth Project

Email: Info@smcyp.org