Privacy Policy
Alameda Native History Project – Community Research Platform
survey.nativehistory.net
Last Updated: February 21, 2026
1. Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how the Alameda Native History Project ("ANHP," "we," "our," or "us") collects, governs, uses, stores, and protects information submitted through survey.nativehistory.net.
survey.nativehistory.net is a secure, self-hosted survey platform operated by ANHP. Visitors may be routed to this platform from nativehistoryproject.org and theacornmill.com. The platform supports community research, Indigenous foodways initiatives, cultural education, governance analysis, program coordination, and related activities.
Participation in any survey is voluntary.
2. Indigenous Data Sovereignty Governance
ANHP governs this platform in alignment with Indigenous Data Sovereignty principles, including Collective Benefit, Authority to Control, Responsibility, and Ethics.
We recognize that data concerning Indigenous peoples, lands, food systems, governance, culture, and community relationships may carry collective significance beyond individual participation.
Accordingly:
• Data is collected only for defined community-centered purposes.
• Data is not treated as a commodity.
• We do not sell, rent, trade, license, or commercially exploit personal information.
• Ownership of submitted information is not transferred.
• Use of data remains accountable to community context and purpose.
• Stewardship decisions may consider collective cultural impact, not solely individual consent.
Data will not be used in ways that undermine Indigenous rights or sovereignty.
3. Categories of Personal Information Collected
The categories of personal information collected depend on the specific survey and may include:
Identifiers:
• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Organizational, tribal, or community affiliation
Demographic information, if relevant to the stated purpose.
Survey responses and written submissions.
Uploaded materials, if applicable.
Technical information:
• IP address
• Date and time of submission
• Browser or device information
Sensitive personal information is collected only when necessary for the disclosed purpose and is not used to infer characteristics beyond that purpose.
Some surveys allow anonymous participation.
4. Sources of Information
Information is collected directly from participants through voluntary survey submission.
Technical data is collected automatically through secure server logging for system integrity.
5. Business and Program Purposes
Personal information is collected and processed solely for the purposes disclosed at or before the point of collection, including:
• Community research
• Program planning and evaluation
• Policy and governance analysis
• Educational initiatives
• Indigenous foodways restoration
• Event coordination, deliveries, pick-ups, or service delivery
• Responding to participant inquiries
Information is not used for advertising, marketing profiling, or unrelated commercial research.
6. Data Retention and Stewardship
Personal information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the disclosed purpose or to comply with legal obligations.
When no longer required, information is securely deleted or de-identified.
Where culturally sensitive or community-significant information is involved, stewardship decisions may consider collective impact and responsible governance.
7. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to fulfill the disclosed purpose, including:
• Authorized ANHP personnel
• Trusted partners assisting with deliveries, pick-ups, event coordination, or program services, limited to the minimum information necessary
• Secure hosting or technical providers under contractual confidentiality obligations
• Compliance with applicable law
We require service providers to provide the same level of privacy protection required under California law. Hosting and infrastructure providers that process data on our behalf act solely as service providers under contractual obligations and are not permitted to use personal information for their own purposes.
Public reporting or publication of research findings will be aggregated or de-identified unless explicit written consent is obtained.
8. Data Location and Security
survey.nativehistory.net is self-hosted. ANHP maintains administrative control over storage and access.
Data is stored in the United States and governed by applicable U.S. and California law.
We implement reasonable and appropriate security procedures and practices to protect personal information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. Personally identifying information is encrypted in transit and, where applicable, at rest.
9. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
• Request to know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the preceding 12 months.
• Request to know the categories of sources from which personal information is collected.
• Request to know the business purpose for collecting personal information.
• Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal and research integrity limitations.
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Request to limit the use of sensitive personal information to what is necessary to perform disclosed services.
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
We do not sell personal information and therefore do not offer a "Do Not Sell" mechanism.
To submit a verifiable request, contact:
[email protected]
We will respond within 45 days of receiving a verifiable request, unless an extension is reasonably necessary as permitted by law.
Identity verification may be required before fulfilling certain requests.
10. Withdrawal of Consent
Participants may withdraw consent for future use of their information where applicable by contacting the email above. Withdrawal does not affect prior lawful processing.
11. Children’s Information
Unless explicitly stated, surveys are not directed to children under 13. If personal information is collected without required parental consent, it will be deleted.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in law, governance, or operations. The date above indicates the most recent revision.
13. Contact Information
Alameda Native History Project
2201 Shoreline Drive #6334
Alameda, California USA 94501
Websites:
https://nativehistoryproject.org
https://theacornmill.com
https://survey.nativehistory.net
Community Research Platform Inquiries and Privacy Requests:
[email protected]
