White Earth Nation Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how the White Earth Nation ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information in connection with your use of our official website and mobile applications.
By accessing or using our website or mobile apps, you signify your acceptance of this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our digital platforms.
1. Our Commitment to Privacy and Tribal Sovereignty
The White Earth Nation respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our citizens, community members, and all visitors to our digital platforms. As a sovereign tribal nation, we affirm our inherent right to govern the collection, ownership, and application of data related to our people and territory. This policy is designed to be transparent and to ensure our data practices align with our principles of Tribal Data Sovereignty.
2. Information We Collect
We collect two main types of information from visitors:
Anonymous Information: This is non-personally identifiable information collected automatically through cookies, web beacons, and other technologies. It includes your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and information about how you use our site and apps (e.g., pages visited, time spent, clickstream data). This data is used to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movement, and gather broad demographic information for statistical purposes.
Personal Information: This is information you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our services. This may include, but is not limited to:
• Name
• Email address
• Physical address
• Phone number
• Date of birth
• Tribal enrollment information
Other information provided when you fill out forms, apply for services, or contact us directly.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
To Provide Services: To fulfill your requests, administer our programs, and deliver the services you have requested, such as responding to inquiries or processing a permit application.
To Improve Our Platforms: To analyze user behavior and feedback to enhance the functionality, content, and user experience of our website and mobile applications.
To Communicate with You: To send you updates, newsletters, announcements, and information about our services and events.
For Internal Operations: To ensure the security of our platforms, to diagnose technical problems, and to conduct internal data analysis.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet our legal obligations as a sovereign nation and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
With Our Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors and service providers (e.g., website hosts, analytics providers) who assist us in operating our digital platforms and conducting our business. These parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and are restricted from using it for their own purposes.
Within the White Earth Nation Government: We may share information internally among our various departments and entities to provide you with a full range of services and to facilitate interdepartmental collaboration.
For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by a valid court order, legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
5. Data Security and Retention
We employ a variety of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. We use technologies such as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) to encrypt sensitive data transmitted online.
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Information you provide for an email marketing list will be retained until you request its removal.
6. Children's Privacy
Our website and mobile apps are not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately so we can take steps to delete that information.
7. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content
Our website and mobile apps may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content (e.g., videos, articles) that are not operated by the White Earth Nation. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend, update, or modify this Policy at any time. We will post the revised policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our platforms following any changes signifies your acceptance of those changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
White Earth Nation
35500 Eagle View Rd, Ogema, MN 56569
218-983-3285
Effective Date and Updates
This Privacy Policy is effective as of September 15, 2025. We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.