Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 21, 2026
Unit 409 respects the privacy of the families, Scouts, volunteers, and visitors who use this website. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through this website and how that information is used.
Information We Collect
When you contact Unit 409 through our website, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Parent or guardian name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Child’s first name
- Child’s current grade
- Whether you are interested in Family Pack 409, Family Troop 409, or have a general question
- Information you voluntarily include in a message to us
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through our website contact forms.
How We Use Your Information
Information submitted through this website is used to communicate with you about Unit 409, answer questions, provide information about visiting or joining, and assist families interested in our Scouting programs.
We do not sell personal information submitted through this website.
Information About Children
This website is intended primarily to provide information to parents, guardians, families, and members of Unit 409.
Our initial inquiry form requests only a child’s first name and current grade to help us provide appropriate information about our Scouting programs. Parents and guardians should not submit sensitive information about a child through the website.
Website Services and Cookies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for website functionality, security, performance, and administration. Our website may also incorporate services provided by third parties, such as embedded calendars, which may operate according to their own privacy practices.
Scouting America
Unit 409 operates Scouting programs affiliated with Scouting America. Information provided directly to Scouting America, including information submitted through its registration or membership systems, is governed by Scouting America’s own policies and is separate from information submitted through this Unit 409 website.
Protecting Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through this website. However, no website or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
External Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. Unit 409 is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as the website or our practices change. The date at the top of this page will indicate when the policy was most recently updated.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or information you have submitted through the Unit 409 website, please contact Unit 409 through the contact form on our website.