Last Updated: November 22, 2024

The Aleut Corporation (“Aleut”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you interact with our website. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

Who we are

Our website address is: https://aleutcorp.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information from website users:

1.1. Information You Provide

  • Contact Form Submissions: First and last name (required), email address (required), phone number (required), mailing address, shareholder/descendant status (required), message subject (required), and message content.
  • Shareholder Story Submissions: Name (required), email address (required), phone number (required), affiliation (required), and the content of your submission.
    Note: Submissions are subject to editing and approval by Aleut before publication.
  • Business Directory Submissions: Business name (required), business description (required), business email (required), and other optional fields like social media handles and logos.
    Note: Submissions must comply with the terms and conditions outlined in the submission form.

1.2. Automatically Collected Information

  • Data collected via Google Analytics (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and general location data).
  • Basic tracking and performance data collected using Yoast SEO.

1.3. E-Commerce Transactions

We collect data related to purchases of Adak Island Land Use Permits. Users must agree to the associated terms and conditions before completing transactions.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

  • Improving website functionality and user experience.
  • Responding to inquiries and submissions.
  • Publishing approved shareholder stories and business directory listings.
  • Processing land use permit applications.
  • Analyzing website performance and usage patterns.
  • Sending corporate updates, shareholder communications, and relevant newsletters (opt-in required).

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Information may be shared in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: Limited data may be shared with our external web maintenance vendor for website security and maintenance purposes and with our marketing agency for marketing purposes. Information is shared with providers under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Compliance: Information may be disclosed to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
  • Aggregate Data: Non-identifiable data may be shared with marketing agencies for analytics and targeting.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your website experience. These include:

  • Functional Cookies: Ensure the website operates correctly.
  • Performance Cookies: Analyze website usage and improve functionality.
  • Marketing Cookies: Support limited marketing efforts.

Currently, we do not offer systems for users to manage or opt out of cookies directly.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information collected on our website, including:

  • Secure hosting and domain management through BlueHost and GoDaddy.
  • Daily backups by our external web maintenance vendor.

Although we strive to protect your information, no online system is completely secure. Use our website at your own risk.

6. Data Retention

We retain the following:

  • Form submissions and related data until it is no longer relevant to our operational needs.
  • Google Analytics data for a minimum of one year.
  • All data collected complies with applicable archival requirements for corporate and shareholder records, though this website does not store regulated or sensitive shareholder data.

7. User Rights

Users have the following rights regarding their personal data:

  • Correction: You may request corrections of your data by contacting info@aleutcorp.com.
  • Opt-Out: All email communications include an opt-out option.
  • Deletion Requests: Users may request data deletion, subject to Aleut’s legal and operational requirements.

8. Legal Compliance

This policy adheres to all relevant U.S. and Alaska privacy laws, including regulations applicable to Alaska Native regional corporations. We also consider best practices for user privacy and data protection.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

10. Children’s Privacy – COPPA

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is subject to periodic review and updates. Users will be notified of significant changes via an announcement on our Privacy Policy webpage.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact us:

  • Email: info@aleutcorp.com
  • Phone: 907-561-4300
  • Mailing Address: 4000 Old Seward Hwy., Ste. 300, Anchorage AK, 99503