Privacy Statement and Terms for Use of Website, Social Media and SMS Text Messaging Services at the Kenaitze Indian Tribe
Last Revised or Updated on June 23, 2026
This Privacy Statement describes how the Kenaitze Indian Tribe (“KIT”, “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and discloses information when you use our website, social media and SMS text messaging services (collectively, the “Services”). We use these Services as a method to communicate news, updates, and opportunities. By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this statement.
This Privacy Statement is meant to help you understand what information we collect, how we use that information, third parties with whom we may share the information, and why we collect it. If you use our Services, then you agree to the collection and use of information as set forth in this Privacy Statement. If you do not agree with this Privacy Statement, do not access or use the Services.
- Information We Collect
When you use our Services, we may collect several types of information to facilitate communication and improve your experience:
- Personal Information: Information you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Message and Communication Data: When you send or receive text messages, multimedia messages (MMS), or voice calls through our Services, we collect the content of those communications, including any attachments, images, or files.
- Usage Information: We may automatically collect information about your device and how you interact with the app, such as your IP address, device type, operating system, and the dates and times you use the Services.
- Location Information: If you use our mobile apps, we may collect your device’s approximate location (e.g., city/state) or unique device ID to provide localized Service features.
- How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our messaging and communication services.
- To communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries, sending appointment reminders, and delivering marketing or promotional messages (only where you have explicitly opted in to receive them).
- To manage your account and process transactions.
- To monitor and analyze usage patterns, trends, and functionality to improve the Services.
- How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business and delivering the Services.
- For Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by authorities (e.g., a court order or subpoena).
Kenaitze Indian Tribe will not share consumer opt-in data and consent with any third parties for their own use case; excluding aggregators and providers of the Text Messaging services.
- SMS and Mobile Data Consent & Terms
When you opt-in to text us, you agree to receive text messages related to news, updates, and opportunities related to care or services provided by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.
You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text “STOP”. After you send the SMS message “STOP” to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.
If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program you can reply with the keyword “HELP” for more assistance, or you can get help directly by news@kenaitze.org.
Phone carriers and the Kenaitze Indian Tribe are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider.
- Third-Party Websites and Services
Our app or messages may contain links to third-party websites or services. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by us. Therefore, we strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of these websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
- Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn the application has collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will promptly delete this information.
- Changes to This Privacy Statement
We may update our Privacy Statement from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Statement on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Statement periodically for any changes.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement, please contact us at: compliance@kenaitze.org
