Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Flags Along the Brazos is a fundraising program operated by Scouts BSA Troop 941, a registered non-profit organization based in Fulshear, Texas. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information provided by subscribers, donors, and visitors to our website.

2. Information We Collect

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number
• Service address: house number, street, city, state, ZIP code
• Payment information: processed securely via NMI; we do not store full card numbers
• Subscription details: plan type, flag count, renewal preferences
• Donation records: amount, payment status, optional dedication
• Referral information: neighbor name and address submitted voluntarily
• Website usage data: pages visited, browser type (via anonymous analytics)

3. How We Use Your Information

• To process and manage your flag subscription or donation
• To coordinate flag installation and retrieval at your service address
• To send service notifications, reminders, and program updates
• To fulfill auto-renewal and billing preferences you have authorized
• To respond to contact and support requests
• To comply with non-profit reporting and record-keeping obligations

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with:

• Payment processors (NMI): for secure transaction processing
• Route captains and scouts: limited address information for flag delivery only
• BSA national/council: aggregated non-profit reporting as required
• Legal authorities: when required by law or to protect rights and safety

5. Data Retention

We retain subscriber and donor records for a minimum of 7 years in accordance with IRS non-profit record-keeping guidelines. You may request deletion of your account data (excluding records required for tax or legal compliance) by contacting us.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard safeguards including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), secure payment tokenization, and role-based access controls. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; we encourage you to contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt out of non-essential email communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at fulshearflagst941@gmail.com.

8. Non-Profit Transparency

Troop 941 is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. We maintain financial records and file required annual reports (Form 990) with the IRS. Copies of our filings are available upon written request.

9. Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies to support login sessions and site functionality. We may use anonymous analytics to understand site traffic. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking pixels.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify active subscribers of material changes via email. Continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us