Effective Date: May 30, 2025

The Education & Cultural Learning Department of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://ftbmi.education, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”).

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, contact details, and other identifiers you voluntarily provide when registering or using our services.
• Educational Information: Course enrollments, progress, grades, and feedback.
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and pages viewed.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: To enhance user experience and analyze site usage.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and manage educational services
• Personalize user experience
• Communicate with users (e.g., updates, support)
• Improve our website and offerings
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Who assist in operating our website and services
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Educational Institutions: With your consent, for academic purposes

4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at ecld@ftbmi.education.

6. Children’s Privacy
We comply with applicable laws such as COPPA and FERPA and do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

8. Changes to This Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new statement on this page.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement, please contact us at:

Email: ecld@ftbmi.education