Privacy Policy

There are forms for users to submit information directly to Big Friend Little Friend staff, which include expressing interest in multiple different positions (Little Friend, Big Friend, Board Member, Intern) and submission of email addresses to receive the quarterly newsletter via email. 

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The information obtained will be used by Big Friend Little Friend staff to meet the needs indicated by the submission prompt. The information may be shared with Board Members or interns if it is necessary to complete the request submitted. For users who indicated that they want to subscribe to the newsletter, their email may be imported into Mailchimp. Visit Mailchimp to learn more about their policies: https://mailchimp.com/legal/. When you submit your email and request a newsletter be sent to your email electronically, you give your permission for Big Friend Little Friend to send email correspondence via Mailchimp to your provided email address. Big Friend Little Friend provides opportunities for users to unsubscribe from the quarterly newsletters sent using Mailchimp.

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Data collected will never be sold to third-party organizations. Data will be used to serve the client and will be kept confidential within the Big Friend Little Friend organization. 

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Confidentiality will not be maintained if the information submitted through this website or received from in-person interaction is indicative of signs of child abuse or neglect. Big Friend Little Friend staff are mandatory reporters and must disclose to law enforcement or the SD Department of Social Services if child abuse or neglect are suspected. If Big Friend Little Friend has to make a report to one of those agencies, information will only be shared with the necessary agency (DSS or law enforcement).