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button icons, Flash movies, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations,
and software, are the property of METROLINA NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCATION
(MNAA), its content suppliers or its clients and are protected by Domestic and
International copyright and trademark laws. You may not modify, copy, reproduce,
republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any portion of the website contents
without the prior express written consent of METROLINA NATIVE AMERICAN
ASSOCATION INC.

PRIVACY POLICY

At METROLINA NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCATION, we understand the benefits of the
Internet and the tremendous opportunities afforded by its use. We also understand the
importance of respecting and protecting your privacy. When visiting our web site we may
collect many types of information such as personally identifiable information (including
but not limited to: name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, zip code, etc.),
referring URL, your browser, operating system, IP address, and viewing patterns. We
may place a "cookie" on your computer, which contains no personally identifiable
information, but is used to recognize you when you visit our site. You can read more
about cookies below. This Privacy Policy discloses what information our website
collects and what we do with it.

INFORMATION COLLECTED AND HOW IT IS USED

METROLINA NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCATION collects two types of information when
you visit our web site:

Personal Information – This is information that you voluntarily supply to us through
email or the website. It is information that you provide us for such things as, online
contributions or purchases, volunteering for METROLINA NATIVE AMERICAN
ASSOCATION, etc. Personal information includes but is not limited to name, address,
telephone number, e-mail address, zip code. All personal information is kept
confidential and only used to complete the activities you initiate online (such as
purchasing a product, registering for an event, etc.). Your personal information is not
distributed, sold, or shared with anyone for commercial purposes. We may occasionally
use your information to notify you via email of important METROLINA NATIVE AMERICAN
ASSOCATION news, events or services. We may also share your information in rare
cases in which we are required to do so by court order.
Technical Information – This is information that is exchanged between our computer
and yours when you visit our website. This information is anonymous and cannot
personally identify you. This type of information includes but is not limited to your IP
address, referring URL, type of Web browser, browser display settings, and whether
you are a first time visitor or returning visitor to the site. The technical information
gathered from those visiting our site allows us to improve the usability of the website
and reduce the number of problems that may occur when viewing our site.

COOKIES

Cookies are small pieces of information that are stored on the user's hard drive
containing information about the user. They are used to allow web servers to recognize
the computer used to access a web site. They allow americanindianmothers.com to
simplify subsequent visits and to enhance your personal experience in using our web
site. Most computers are set up to automatically receive cookies. However, you can
prevent cookies from being placed on your computer by going to your web browser's
preferences menu. Cookies are not used to gain any personal information about you.
USE OF INFORMATION COLLECTED

Any information that METROLINA NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCATION collects and that
you provide is strictly used to extend the METROLINA NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCATION.
We do not sell, lease, or distribute any information to any commercial entities.

LINKS

This web site may contain links to other sites. These sites may not be owned or
operated by METROLINA NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCATION and we are not responsible
for the privacy policies or information collection practices of these sites. The Privacy
Policy of METROLINA NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCATION does not apply to such third
parties and they are responsible for their own privacy statements. We encourage you to
be aware of the privacy statements of each and every web site that collects personally
identifiable information.

SECURTIY

The security of the information that you provide to us is very important to METROLINA
NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCATION. Therefore, this web site takes every precaution to
protect this information. We will attempt to notify you as soon as possible if our security
system should happen to be breached.

CHILDRENS PRIVACY

We are strongly committed to the safety and protection of children. METROLINA NATIVE
AMERICAN ASSOCATION does not knowingly accept or collect personal information
(such as name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, social security number,
credit card information, date of birth, zip code, and any other information that would
allow personal identification) from children under the age of 13 unless supplied to us
by a parent or guardian.

If you have concerns regarding your child's privacy or wish to request that METROLINA
NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCATION delete your child's information, please contact us at:
MetrolinaNativeAmericans.com

CHANGES OR AMENDMENTS

METROLINA NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCATION reserves the right to change, amend or
restate this policy. If this happens, we will post on the MetrolinaNativeAmericans.com
web site all substantial changes at least 30 days before implementation of the change.
Any information gathered under this current policy will be bound by the terms of this
privacy policy. Any information collected after the implementation of any revisions will be
bound by the terms of the revised policy. Therefore, we suggest that any users of this
website check this page every so often for any changes that may apply.

YOUR CONSENT

By using this web site, you are giving METROLINA NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCATION
your express consent to use the information collected about you as this policy outlines.

QUESTIONS
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please feel free to contact
our office at 910.843.9911 or email us at MNAA@metrolinanativeamericans.com

REFUND POLICY
Online contributions to METROLINA NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCATION are considered
to be non-refundable. The refund policy for specific events is determined according to
the nature of event. The event refund policy is posted within the event registration form.

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