Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 14, 2026
Overview
Troop 404 ("we", "our", or "us") operates troop404boise.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose personal information when you use our website, participate in Troop 404 programs or fundraisers, or communicate with us, including by SMS or MMS text message.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
- Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, service address, and other information you provide to us
- Customer and Transaction Information: Information related to services, fundraisers, subscriptions, payments, appointments, deliveries, or support requests
- SMS Information: Your mobile phone number, messaging preferences, opt-in and opt-out records, consent records, and messages exchanged with us
- Google Account Information: Your name, email address, and profile picture when you use Google authentication
- Photos: Images you choose to upload to our gallery
- Google Drive Access: Permission needed to upload files to Google Drive on your behalf when using the photo upload feature
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Provide and administer Troop 404 services, programs, fundraisers, subscriptions, and customer support
- Send service-related communications such as confirmations, reminders, schedule or service updates, account notices, payment-related notices, and support responses
- Send promotional text messages only when you have provided any consent required for those messages
- Maintain records of SMS consent, preferences, and opt-out requests
- Allow you to upload photos to our troop gallery and identify uploads for moderation purposes
- Store approved photos in our Google Drive for display on the website
- Protect our website, users, volunteers, and programs from fraud, abuse, or misuse
SMS and Mobile Messaging Privacy
If you provide your mobile number and opt in to text messaging, we use your number and messaging consent only for the purposes disclosed when you opt in and for related customer communications.
Mobile opt-in data will not be shared with third parties.
Mobile information, text messaging originator opt-in data, and consent will not be sold, rented, transferred, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
We may disclose information to service providers that help us operate our messaging program, website, payment systems, or other services, but only as reasonably necessary for them to provide those services on our behalf. These providers are not authorized to use your SMS opt-in information for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELPor contact us at admin@troop404boise.org. Message and data rates may apply.
Data Storage and Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Photos are uploaded to Google Drive using your Google account credentials. We do not store your Google password or long-term access tokens. Photos are stored in our troop's Google Drive and may be displayed publicly on our gallery page after review.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to operate portions of our website and programs, including:
- Google OAuth: For authentication and photo uploads
- Google Drive API: For storing and retrieving photos
- Vercel: For website hosting
- Messaging, payment, and communications providers: To deliver requested communications, process transactions, and provide customer support
We do not authorize these providers to use text messaging opt-in data or consent for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
Your Choices and Rights
You may:
- Opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP
- Contact us to update or correct your contact information or communication preferences
- Revoke access to your Google account at any time through your Google Account settings
- Request deletion of photos you uploaded by contacting us
- Choose not to use the photo upload feature
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for Scouting America members, customers, supporters, and their families. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through customer-facing services without appropriate parental or guardian involvement or consent. Photos of Scouts are reviewed before publication and may be removed upon request.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date will be revised accordingly.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our messaging practices, contact us at: admin@troop404boise.org