Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• All visitors, users, and account holders of our Services.
• All contractors, partners, and affiliates operating under Tribal Minds.
• Any third-party vendors providing services on our behalf.

This Policy does not apply to practices of unaffiliated third parties, including sellers, buyers, API users, or other platforms linked through our Services.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Identifiers: name, username, email address, phone number, government ID (if required).
• Demographics: age, gender, tribal affiliation, ethnicity, or other voluntarily provided data.
• Financial Information: billing address, shipping address, payment details (credit card or bank).
• Commercial Data: purchase history, items sold, subscriptions, events attended.
• Device & Usage Data: IP address, cookies, browser/device type, location data, and analytics.
• User Content: photos, videos, comments, messages, workshops, and community contributions.
• Sensitive Data (Optional): racial or Indigenous identity information, provided voluntarily for advocacy, surveys, or community-building projects.

How We Use Information

We process your information for purposes including:

• To provide, operate, and improve the Services.
• To process payments, donations, and subscriptions.
• To support community engagement, training, and Indigenous initiatives.
• To ensure security, fraud prevention, and compliance with law.
• To communicate with you about updates, events, or opportunities.
• For marketing and advocacy campaigns (with your consent where required).
• For research and analytics to expand Indigenous-centered programming.

How We Share Information

We may share your information with:

• Affiliated Contractors & Partners: individuals and organizations directly engaged by Tribal Minds to provide Services.
• Vendors & Service Providers: including hosting, payment processing, shipping, event platforms, and analytics providers.
• Legal Authorities: if required by law, regulation, subpoena, or to protect Tribal Minds, its affiliates, or its community.
• Business Transfers: in connection with mergers, reorganizations, or acquisitions.
• Community Spaces: public forums, events, and networks where information is voluntarily shared.

We do not sell personal information for monetary value. However, data may be used for interest-based advertising in compliance with applicable law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., GDPR in Europe, CCPA in California), you may have the following rights:

• Access: request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction: request updates or corrections to inaccurate data.
• Deletion: request erasure of data, subject to legal obligations.
• Restriction: limit the ways your information is processed.
• Portability: request your data in a portable format.
• Objection: object to processing for legitimate interest or marketing purposes.
• Withdraw Consent: revoke consent where processing is based on it.

Requests may require identity verification. Certain requests may be denied where legally required or to protect the safety, security, and integrity of the Services.

Children’s Privacy

Tribal Minds does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. Users under 18 may only use the Services under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13 without consent, we will delete it promptly.

Security

We take commercially reasonable measures (encryption, TLS, access controls, firewalls) to protect personal information. However, no system is 100% secure. Users are responsible for safeguarding their account credentials.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Account data is retained until account closure, unless further retention is required by law.

Contractors, Sellers, and API Users

If you provide Services as a contractor, seller, or API user, you may receive personal information (e.g., buyer names, addresses). You act as an independent data controller and are required to comply with all applicable data protection laws. Misuse of such information is prohibited and may result in termination and liability.

International Data Transfers

Tribal Minds is based in Nevada, USA, with operations across the Americas. By using the Services, you acknowledge and agree that your information may be transferred and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions with different data protection laws.

For EU/EEA users, we rely on contractual safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect transferred data.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Operate and secure the Services.
• Personalize experiences and recommendations.
• Provide analytics and performance data.
• Enable advertising (with consent where required).

Users can manage cookie preferences via browser settings or account preferences.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes regarding this Privacy Policy are governed by the laws of Nevada, USA, and subject to the arbitration provisions in our Terms of Use.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are material, we will notify you through the Services or via email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your rights, or how your data is handled, please contact us:  info@tribalminds.com