Privacy Policy

Effective August 1, 2026

Diné Summit Seekers respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, optional phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide when contacting us through our website or submitting a participant application through our Google Form.

Application Information: If you apply to participate in a Diné Summit Seekers program or activity, we may collect additional information necessary to review your application and coordinate participation. This information is securely stored and is accessible only to authorized Diné Summit Seekers coordinators.

Usage Data: Our website is hosted by Wix, which may automatically collect certain technical information about how you access and use the website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.

Cookies: Our website may use cookies and similar technologies through Wix to improve website functionality, remember user preferences, and better understand how visitors use our website. For more information about how Wix uses cookies and processes data, please refer to Wix's Privacy Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your questions or requests.
Communicate with you regarding Diné Summit Seekers activities or opportunities.
Review participant applications.
Improve the functionality and content of our website.
Maintain the security and integrity of our website.
Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected unless otherwise permitted by law.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our events, or servicing you, as long as those parties agree to keep your information confidential.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies through Wix to improve website functionality, remember user preferences, and understand how visitors use our website. You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Participant application information is stored securely and is accessible only to authorized Diné Summit Seekers coordinators.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we maintain about you.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal obligations.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on your consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Google Forms or other external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through the email indicated below.