American Indian Family Center (AIFC) Privacy Policy

Who We Are

The American Indian Family Center (AIFC) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide American Indian families with programs and services enriched by traditional American Indian values and culture.

Our website address is: https://aifcmn.org

Information We Collect

AIFC may collect personal information when you:

• Complete a contact form
• Register for programs, services, events, or trainings
• Sign up for newsletters or communications
• Make a donation
• Apply for employment opportunities
• Participate in surveys or evaluations
• Communicate with us by phone, email, text message, social media, or through our website

Information collected may include:

• Name
• Mailing address
• Email address
• Phone number
• Program participation information
• Demographic information voluntarily provided
• Employment application information
• Donation and payment information
• Communication preferences

We only collect information that is necessary to provide services, communicate with community members, administer programs, fulfill legal obligations, and improve our services.

Website Usage Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Date and time of access
• Referring website information

This information helps us maintain website security, improve functionality, analyze website performance, and better understand community engagement.

Contact Forms

When you submit information through a contact form, we collect the information you voluntarily provide in order to respond to inquiries, provide requested information, connect you to services, or communicate about programs and events.

Information submitted through contact forms is not sold or shared for marketing purposes.

SMS/Text Messaging Communications

American Indian Family Center (AIFC) may communicate with clients, program participants, community members, donors, volunteers, and stakeholders through SMS/text messaging for purposes including:

• Appointment reminders
• Program updates
• Service notifications
• Event reminders
• Community announcements
• Resource and referral information
• Other communications related to AIFC services and activities

Consent

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in to receive text messages, you consent to receive SMS communications from American Indian Family Center.

Message Frequency

Message frequency may vary depending on your participation in programs, services, events, and communication preferences.

Opt-Out Instructions

You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. You may receive a confirmation message verifying your opt-out request.

Help Instructions

For assistance, reply HELP to any message or contact AIFC directly.

Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier plan.

SMS Privacy Statement

American Indian Family Center respects your privacy and protects your personal information.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

All categories of personal information exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Donations and Financial Information

AIFC may collect information necessary to process donations and charitable contributions. Payment information is processed through secure third-party payment processors and is not stored on AIFC systems except as necessary for financial recordkeeping and legal compliance.

Donation information may be retained for tax, audit, accounting, and donor stewardship purposes.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, improve website performance, and understand website usage patterns.

Cookies may be used to:

• Remember user preferences
• Support website functionality
• Analyze website traffic
• Improve user experience

Users may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some website features may not function properly.

Embedded Content From Other Websites

Pages on this website may include embedded content such as videos, maps, social media feeds, articles, or other materials.

Embedded content from other websites behaves the same way as if the visitor had visited the external website directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content according to their own privacy policies.

AIFC is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

Analytics

AIFC may use website analytics tools to better understand website traffic, visitor engagement, and website performance. Analytics data is used in aggregate form and helps improve website content, accessibility, and user experience.

How We Use Information

Information collected by AIFC may be used to:

• Deliver programs and services
• Communicate with participants and community members
• Register individuals for events and activities
• Process donations
• Respond to inquiries
• Conduct program evaluation and reporting
• Meet grant, contractual, and legal requirements
• Improve organizational operations and services
• Maintain website security

Information Sharing

AIFC does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Information may be shared only when:

• Required by law
• Authorized by the individual
• Necessary to provide requested services
• Required by grant, contract, funding, or regulatory obligations
• Necessary to protect the safety, rights, or property of individuals or AIFC

Any sharing of information is limited to what is necessary and appropriate for the stated purpose.

Data Retention

AIFC retains information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services
• Fulfill legal, contractual, grant, audit, or reporting requirements
• Maintain organizational records
• Protect organizational and community interests

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information collected and applicable legal requirements.

Data Security

AIFC takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Security measures may include:

• Secure networks and systems
• Password-protected databases
• Access controls and permissions
• Staff training on confidentiality and privacy practices
• Secure document storage and disposal procedures

While AIFC works to protect information, no method of transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Rights

You may request to:

• Access personal information we maintain about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Update contact information
• Request deletion of information when legally permissible
• Withdraw consent for certain communications

Requests may be subject to legal, contractual, grant, audit, or record retention requirements.

Children’s Privacy

AIFC provides services for children, youth, and families. Personal information related to minors is collected, maintained, and protected in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and program requirements. Parent or guardian consent may be required when appropriate.

Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a suspected or confirmed data breach involving personal information, AIFC will investigate the incident, take appropriate corrective action, and provide notification when required by applicable law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

AIFC reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Contact Information

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

American Indian Family Center
579 Wells Street
Saint Paul, MN 55130

Phone: (651) 793-3803
Email: info@aifcmn.org
Website: https://aifcmn.org