Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
White Pine Republic Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 27, 2025
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1. Introduction
White Pine Republic (“we,” “our,” or “us”) honors the sovereignty, dignity, and heritage of our people. This Privacy Policy outlines our commitment to protecting the personal information of members, visitors, and friends of the White Pine Republic. We strive to be transparent, responsible, and forward-thinking in our stewardship of your data.
2. Scope
This Policy applies to all personal information collected through our websites, digital services, mobile applications, community programs, and any other interactions you have with us (collectively, the “Services”).
3. Information We Collect
Personal Identifiers
Name, date of birth, tribal enrollment number, contact information (email, phone, mailing address).
Cultural & Community Data
Membership status, family lineage details, language preferences, program participation.
Usage & Technical Data
IP address, device identifiers, browser type, log data, cookies, and analytics.
Communications
Correspondence, feedback, survey responses, event registrations.
4. How We Use Your Information
Service Delivery: To administer tribal programs, enrollment services, and community events.
Communication: To send updates, announcements, newsletters, and emergency alerts you request.
Cultural Preservation: To document and protect our language, traditions, and history, with appropriate consent.
Improvement & Innovation: To analyze usage trends, refine our Services, and develop new tools that uplift our community.
Legal & Safety: To comply with legal obligations and to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of our members.
5. Sharing & Disclosure
We will never sell your personal information. We share data only when:
With Your Consent: You authorize us to share with trusted partners (e.g., healthcare providers, educational institutions).
Tribal Governance: To support government functions, funding applications, or reporting required by law.
Legal Requirements: To comply with judicial processes or protect our community’s rights.
6. Your Rights & Choices
Access & Correction: Request a copy of the personal data we hold and ask us to correct inaccuracies.
Deletion: Ask us to delete non-essential personal information, subject to legal or governance retention requirements.
Opt‑Out: Unsubscribe from non‑critical communications at any time via the link in our messages or by contacting us directly.
Privacy Preferences: Control cookie settings and analytics tracking on our websites.
7. Data Security
We employ industry‑standard safeguards—encryption, secure servers, access controls—to protect your information. We regularly audit our practices to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data. In the rare event of a breach, we will notify affected individuals and authorities promptly.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined here, or as required by tribal law and governance. Cultural records and historical archives may be preserved indefinitely with your informed consent.
9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental or guardian consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us for immediate removal.
​10. Changes to This Policy
As we evolve, our Privacy Policy may also grow. We will post updates on our website with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or to exercise your privacy rights, please reach out to our Data Stewardship Office:
Email: privacy@whitepinerepublic.org
Phone: (555) 123‑4567
Mail: White Pine Republic Headquarters, 100 Birch Trail, White Pine Reservation, State, ZIP
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In the spirit of our ancestors and for the prosperity of our future, we pledge to guard your privacy with the same reverence we hold for our traditions. Thank you for walking this path with us.