Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [Date]

1. Introduction

MyMLBO (“the App,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a private communication platform created for members, employees, and authorized participants of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe (“the Tribe”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with Tribal laws, policies, and data governance standards.

By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Create an account
  • Update your profile
  • Participate in discussions, surveys, or community features
  • Contact support or administrators

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Enrollment status
  • Email address or phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Profile details
  • Any content you submit through the App

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you use the App, we automatically collect:

  • Device information
  • IP address
  • App usage data
  • Log files and diagnostic information
  • Push notification tokens (to send alerts)

C. Sensitive Information

If sensitive information is collected, it will be done only with consent or as required by Tribal law or operational needs. Sensitive information may include:

  • Emergency contact details
  • Cultural, community, or enrollment-related information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide access to the private community features
  • Communicate important Tribal updates, alerts, or emergency notifications
  • Improve App performance and user experience
  • Verify identity or eligibility for certain features
  • Ensure security and prevent unauthorized access
  • Support community engagement initiatives

We do not sell your information.

4. Sharing of Information

Information may be shared only under the following circumstances:

  • With Tribal departments or officials who manage programs or communications within the App
  • With service providers who help operate the App (hosting, analytics, notification services)
  • When required by Tribal law, Tribal court order, or Tribal administrative processes
  • With your consent, for specific optional features

We do not share information with outside agencies, advertisers, or third parties unrelated to the operation of the App unless required by Tribal law.

5. Data Storage and Protection

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss.

Data may be stored:

  • With contracted service providers subject to confidentiality and data protection obligations

Despite safeguards, no system is completely secure.

6. Tribal Sovereignty Notice

This App operates under the authority of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and is subject to Tribal laws, Tribal jurisdiction, and data governance policies. Certain rights or protections under state or federal law may not apply within Tribal jurisdiction.

7. Your Choices and Controls

You may:

  • Update or correct your account information
  • Request deletion of your account (subject to Tribal retention policies)
  • Adjust notification or privacy settings within your device
  • Decline optional data collection features such as location services

8. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under [age, e.g., 18 unless specifically designed for youth programs and approved by the Tribe.

9. Retention of Information

Information is retained only as long as necessary to operate the App or as required by Tribal law, Tribal records retention policies, or operational needs.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted in the App with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

[Tribal Department or App Administrator]
Email: [contact email]
Phone: [contact phone]
Address: [mailing address]