Scouts BSA Troop 671 Website: https://www.troop671.com/
Last Updated: 2026-02-10
At Scouts BSA Troop 671, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our Scouts, their families, and our adult volunteers. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal information provided to us through our website and troop operations.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information in several ways, including through online forms, event registrations, and membership applications. This information may include:
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Contact Information: Names, mailing addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers.
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Demographic Information: Date of birth, gender, and school grade.
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Scouting Data: Rank advancement, merit badges earned, and leadership positions held.
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Medical Information: Health history and insurance details (typically collected via physical forms for outings, held securely by the Medical Officer/Health and Safety Coordinator).
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Payment Information: If you pay dues or event fees online, payments are handled by Zelle transfers to [email protected]. We do not collect, store, or use credit cards.
2. How We Use Your Information
Troop 671 uses the collected information solely for the purpose of conducting Scouting activities, including:
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Managing troop rosters and communication.
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Tracking advancement and awards.
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Registering Scouts for outings, summer camp, and district/council events.
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Ensuring the safety of Scouts through medical and emergency contact records.
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Complying with all Scouting America and Northeast Illinois Council reporting requirements.
3. Youth Protection and Privacy
The safety of our youth members is our primary concern.
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Last Names: We generally avoid using the last names of youth members on the public-facing portions of our website.
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Photos/Media: We post photos of troop activities online on our website and also Facebook profile. We do not “tag” scouts by name in photos on public platforms. Parents/guardians have the right to opt-out of having their child’s image used in troop promotional materials.
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Direct Contact: In accordance with Scouting America Safeguarding Youth Training guidelines, we do not facilitate one-on-one digital communication between adult leaders and youth members. All electronic communication should include a second adult or a parent/guardian.
4. Information Sharing
Troop 671 does not sell, rent, or lease its member lists to third parties. We only share information with:
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Scouting America (National and Local Council): For membership registration and advancement records.
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Chartered Organization: Our sponsoring organization, for administrative oversight.
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Emergency Services: Medical professionals in the event of an emergency during a troop activity.
5. Cookies and Web Tracking
Our website may use “cookies” to enhance the user experience (such as staying logged into a member-only area). You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other sites (such as Scoutbook, the Scouting America national site, or Council websites). Troop 671 is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
7. Data Security
We implement various security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Access to sensitive data (such as the troop roster or medical files) is restricted to authorized adult leaders who require the information for troop operations.
8. Changes to this Policy
Troop 671 reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify members of significant changes via email or by posting a notice on our website and social media platforms.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to review/remove your personal information from our records, please contact:
