Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 21, 2026

The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association ("MDHA," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit https://mndeerhunters.com or use any of our services.

By using our website, registering for events, becoming a member, making a donation, subscribing to communications, or otherwise interacting with us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name
• Mailing address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Mobile phone number
• Membership information
• Donation history
• Event registrations
• Chapter affiliation
• Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
• Any information you submit through forms or surveys

We may also automatically collect certain technical information including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the website
• Referring websites
• Cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Process memberships
• Process donations
• Register you for events
• Send membership information
• Deliver newsletters
• Respond to inquiries
• Improve our website
• Improve member services
• Administer promotions or sweepstakes
• Send important organizational updates
• Send event reminders
• Provide customer support
• Comply with legal obligations

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our email communications, we may periodically send:

• Newsletters
• Legislative updates
• Event announcements
• Membership information
• Conservation news
• Fundraising campaigns
• Promotions

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link contained in our emails.

SMS/Text Messaging

If you voluntarily opt in to receive SMS or MMS text messages from the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, you consent to receive messages related to:

• Membership updates
• Event reminders
• Registration confirmations
• Volunteer opportunities
• Conservation alerts
• Legislative alerts
• Promotional announcements
• Fundraising campaigns

Message frequency varies.

Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.

Reply HELP for assistance or contact us directly.

Your consent to receive SMS messages is not required as a condition of purchasing goods or services.

SMS Privacy Commitment

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties except as necessary to provide messaging services (such as our SMS platform providers).

This language satisfies Twilio's required disclosure regarding SMS consent data.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our organization, including:

• Website hosting providers
• Payment processors
• Email service providers
• SMS messaging providers
• Event registration systems
• Accounting services
• Technology vendors

These providers may only use your information to perform services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information:

• When required by law
• To protect our legal rights
• To investigate fraud
• To protect the safety of members or the public

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember user preferences
• Improve website functionality
• Analyze website traffic
• Enhance user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, portions of the website may not function properly.

Analytics

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to better understand website usage.

These services may collect anonymous information about your interaction with the website.

Payment Information

Online payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers.

The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association does not store complete credit card information on its servers.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

Data Security

We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under 13 without parental involvement.

Parents or guardians registering children for youth programs such as Forkhorn Camps may provide information necessary for participation.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Request access to your information
• Request corrections
• Request deletion where applicable
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Maintain membership records
• Comply with legal obligations
• Maintain financial records
• Support organizational operations

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this page.

The Effective Date above will be updated accordingly.

Contact Us

Minnesota Deer Hunters Association

460 Peterson Road

Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Phone: (218) 327-1103

Email: info@mndeerhunters.com

Website: https://mndeerhunters.com