Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 2026

This website is operated by American Heritage Girls Troop FL0941. Website: http://ahgtroop0941.local

We use this site for troop communication, events, photos, and member resources.

Information We Collect

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the information entered, plus IP and browser details for spam protection. If you use Gravatar, an anonymized version of your email may be sent to them. Their policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/

Media Uploads

Avoid uploading images with location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may extract location data from images displayed on the site.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience:

  • Save comment info (optional; lasts one year)
  • Temporary login‑check cookie (no personal data)
  • Login & display preference cookies (2 days to 1 year)
  • “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for two weeks
  • Editing cookies store the post ID (no personal data; expires in one day)

Embedded Content

Videos, images, or articles from other websites behave exactly as if you visited those sites. They may collect data or track interactions.

Event Registration Data

For troop events, we may collect:

  • Parent/guardian contact info
  • Scout name and age
  • Emergency contacts
  • Allergy/medical info (only when needed for safety)

This information is used only for troop operations and safety. We do not sell or share this data.

Photos & Media of Minors

Troop FL0941 follows AHG youth protection guidelines:

  • Photos of girls are posted only with parent/guardian permission
  • No identifying information (full names, addresses, schools) is shown with photos
  • Parents may request removal of any photo at any time

Youth Protection Statement

We follow AHG’s policies to protect minors:

  • No private communication with minors through the website
  • No collection of unnecessary personal data
  • No sharing of minor information outside troop leadership
  • All content is monitored by adult leadership

Who We Share Data With

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email. Comments may be checked through automated spam‑detection services.

How Long We Keep Data

  • Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely
  • Registered users’ profile information is stored until edited or deleted
  • Administrators can view and edit user information

Your Rights

You may request:

  • An exported file of your personal data
  • Deletion of your personal data

We cannot delete data required for legal, security, or administrative purposes.

Where Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam‑detection services.

Contact Information

For questions, data requests, or photo removal:

Troop FL0941 Leadership Email: AHGTROOP0941@GMAIL.COM Sarasota, Florida