Alibamu.org is the official website of Alibamu Lodge 179, Order of the Arrow, and is maintained in partnership with the Tukabatchee Area Council. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through this website, how it is used, and the choices available to you regarding your information.
Information We Collect
We only collect information that you voluntarily provide through the website. Depending on the features available, this may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Unit or Scouting affiliation
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Newsletter subscriptions
- Files, photographs, or other information you choose to upload
- Other information necessary to respond to your request
In addition, our website platform (WordPress) may automatically collect limited technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and similar website usage data. This information helps us maintain, improve, and secure the website.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected through Alibamu.org may be used to:
- Respond to questions or requests
- Provide information about Lodge events and activities
- Send newsletters or other communications you have requested
- Improve the website and user experience
- Maintain the security and functionality of the website
- Support Lodge operations
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Event Registration and Payments
Alibamu.org does not process event registrations or payments.
When you register for an event or make a payment, you will be directed to the Tukabatchee Area Council website or another authorized Scouting service. Information submitted through those websites is governed by their respective privacy policies.
Cookies and Website Analytics
This website uses cookies to improve functionality, remember user preferences, and enhance your browsing experience.
We may also use analytics tools or similar technologies to better understand how visitors use our website. These tools may collect non-personally identifiable information such as browser type, device information, pages visited, and general usage patterns. This information helps us improve the website and the services we provide.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain features of the website.
Photos and Media
Alibamu.org features photographs and videos from Lodge events and activities.
These images are taken by Lodge members and volunteers and are used to promote Scouting and the Order of the Arrow. Participation in Scouting activities is subject to the photo and media release included in the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record and other applicable registration materials.
If you believe a photograph should be removed from the website, please contact us using the information below.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties.
Information may be shared only when necessary to:
- Respond to your request
- Support Lodge or Council operations
- Provide services through authorized Scouting partners
- Comply with applicable laws or legal obligations
- Protect the rights, safety, or property of the Lodge, the Council, or others
External Links
This website contains links to other official Scouting websites and services, including those operated by the Order of the Arrow, Scouting America, and the Tukabatchee Area Council.
Although these organizations are part of the Scouting movement, each website maintains its own privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit.
Your Rights
You may contact us at any time to:
- Request access to information we have about you
- Correct or update your information
- Request deletion of your information, where appropriate
- Opt out of future communications
- Ask questions or express concerns about how your information is used
Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect information submitted through this website.
Information transmitted through the website is protected using secure, encrypted connections whenever available. Access to personal information is limited to individuals who need it to perform their responsibilities, and reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used to help protect against unauthorized access.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing electronic data can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically as the website evolves. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the information collected through Alibamu.org, please contact:
Alibamu Lodge 179
3067 Carter Hill Road, Montgomery, AL 36111
Email: alibamu179@gmail.com