Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Introduction

The Tyendinaga Native Women's Association (TNWA) is committed to protecting your privacy and upholding Indigenous data sovereignty principles. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website or interact with our volunteers.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact us through our website contact form, we collect:

• Your full name and email address
• Your phone number (only if voluntarily provided)
• Your selected reason for contact and the message content
• Workshop registration details and event inquiries

Automatically Collected Information

Our website uses minimal, privacy-respecting tools to ensure the site is functional and accessible. We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies. Automatically logged data is restricted to basic site usage analytics (such as page views, anonymized IP data, and device types) to optimize accessibility.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information only for the following purposes:

• Responding directly to your messages, questions, and requests
• Confirming registration for limited-space workshops and craft circles
• Coordinating local volunteer activities and community care
• Processing local fundraising inquiries and donations
• Upholding the safety, accessibility, and security of our online space

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information. All contact form submissions are held in strict confidence by our volunteer board. We will only share details if required by law or with your explicit, prior consent.

Indigenous Data Sovereignty

We respect Indigenous data sovereignty, guided by OCAP® (Owner, Control, Access, and Possession) principles:

• Community members have rights to data collected about them or their families.
• We follow Mohawk cultural protocols in how we document and share community teachings, stories, and photographs.
• Any photographs taken at community events are shared only with prior permission and respect for family privacy.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external sites, particularly our Facebook page. TNWA is not responsible for the privacy practices of external social media platforms. We advise checking the privacy settings and guidelines of Facebook and Instagram when using their services.

Your Rights

You have the right to review, correct, or request the deletion of any personal information you have submitted through our contact form. Please reach out to us via email to request changes.

Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to match community protocols and web standards. Any updates will be posted here with a new revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Cultural Protocol

This policy is guided by Mohawk cultural values of respect, reciprocity, and responsibility. We respect traditional knowledge and local protocols in all data and communication practices.