Privacy Policy

Tiuvac'a'ai Tribal Conservation Corps
Effective Date: November 30, 2025

1) Who We Are

Tiuvac'a'ai Tribal Conservation Corps (“TTCC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a tribal organization dedicated to conservation, workforce development, and community resilience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit https://tribalconservationcorps.org (the “Site”), interact with our services, or communicate with us.

Note on Tribal Sovereignty: TTCC operates a California 501(c)3 organization and as a Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians tribal entity. To the extent applicable, we honor tribal laws and governance. Where state or federal privacy laws are referenced, we do so to inform our users and community members about our practices and your choices.

2) Scope

This Policy applies to information we collect via:

Our website and pages we control;

  • Online forms, applications, donations, event registrations, and newsletters;
  • Email, phone, social media, and other communications with TTCC.
  • This Policy does not apply to third-party sites we do not control, or to offline collection tied to specific programs with separate notices.

3) Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact details (name, email, phone, mailing address)
  • Application or enrollment information for TTCC programs
  • Event registration and volunteer sign-ups
  • Donation details (amount, purpose; payment processed by third-party providers)
  • Survey responses, feedback, and inquiry content
  • Newsletter preferences and communication choices

b) Information Collected Automatically

  • Device and browser data (IP address, device IDs, operating system, browser type/version)
  • Usage data (pages visited, referring/exit pages, time on page, links clicked)
  • Approximate location (derived from IP)
  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 8)

c) Information from Third Parties

  • Analytics providers (e.g., aggregated usage reports)
  • Payment processors and donation platforms
  • Event or email vendors
  • Public records or publicly available sources

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless necessary for a program with proper notice and consent.

4) How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our services
  • Communicate with you (program updates, confirmations, service notices)
  • Process applications, registrations, and donations
  • Manage newsletters and outreach (you can opt out anytime)
  • Conduct research, reporting, and impact measurement (in aggregate where possible)
  • Protect security, prevent misuse and fraud, and comply with law
  • Honor user requests and preferences
5) Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information with:

  • Service providers / vendors (e.g., hosting, analytics, email, event platforms, payment processors)
  • Program partners for joint events or services (disclosed at collection)
  • Legal and safety: to comply with law, enforce policies, or protect rights
  • Organizational transitions under tribal governance

We do not sell your personal information or allow behavioral advertising.

6) Retention

We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes described or required by law, tribal policy, grants/contracts, or audit obligations. When no longer needed, we delete, anonymize, or securely archive it.

7) Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies for:

  • Necessary functions
  • Performance/analytics
  • Preferences

Controls:

  • Adjust browser settings
  • Opt-out links from analytics vendors
  • Email unsubscribe links

8) Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

9) Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No method is 100% secure.

10) Your Rights

California residents (and others where applicable) may:

  • Request access, correction, or deletion
  • Opt out of certain uses
  • Exercise rights without discrimination

To make a request, see Section 12.

11) Changes

We may update this Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date reflects the latest changes.

12) Contact Us

Tiuvac'a'ai Tribal Conservation Corps
Attn: Privacy
1019 Second Street
San Fernando, CA 91340
Email: general@t-tcc.org
Phone: (818) 474-0227