Cherokee Scout Reservation (“CSR,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is operated by the Old North State Council, Scouting America, serving Scouts, families, volunteers, and supporters across North Carolina. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with us online.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you complete forms, register for camp, make donations, or request information, we may collect:

• Name, address, phone number, and email address

• Scout or unit affiliation

• Payment or billing information (for registrations or donations)

• Emergency contact or health information (when required for camp participation)

b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain data may be collected automatically, such as:

• IP address and browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Cookies or similar technologies used to improve your browsing experience

We do not use this information to personally identify visitors unless necessary for security or compliance purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Register participants for programs, events, and activities

• Communicate with Scouts, parents, and volunteers

• Process payments and donations

• Respond to inquiries and provide requested information

• Improve our website and program offerings

• Ensure the safety and integrity of our camp operations

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share limited information only when necessary to:

• Process online transactions securely (e.g., through payment processors)

• Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

• Coordinate with Scouting America or authorized Council partners for approved program activities

All vendors and partners are required to protect your data and use it only for authorized purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience, remember preferences, and collect anonymous analytics. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some site features may not function properly.

5. Protecting Children’s Privacy

Protecting youth is at the heart of Scouting. We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. Any youth information collected through registration or camp participation is handled with strict confidentiality and used only for official Scouting purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our site may include links to third-party websites (such as registration portals or Scouting America resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

8. Your Choices and Rights

You may request to review, correct, or delete your personal information by contacting us at campatcherokee@gmail.com. If you no longer wish to receive emails or newsletters, you may unsubscribe using the link provided in our messages.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The revised version will be posted with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact us at:

Cherokee Scout Reservation
Attn: Privacy Officer
3296 Boy Scout Camp Rd, Yanceyville, NC 27379
campatcherokee@gmail.com | (336) 694-6440