Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 23, 2025

Dougherty County CASA (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website, www.doughertycountycasa.org. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site or interact with our forms.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide to us through forms on our website, including:

• Volunteer Application Form – name, email, phone number, mailing address, and relevant background information.

• Internship Application Form – name, contact details, education and experience information.

• Donation Form – name, billing information, and payment details via Stripe.

• General Contact and Inquiry Forms – name, email, and any message content you submit.

We may also collect anonymized technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and usage statistics for website performance and security monitoring.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process volunteer and internship applications.

• Receive and process donations securely.

• Respond to inquiries or contact requests.

• Improve our website and user experience.

• Communicate updates and organizational news (if you opt in).

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3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information only with:

• Service providers that help us operate our website and process payments (e.g., Stripe).

• Legal authorities when required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

All third-party providers we use comply with privacy and data protection laws.

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4. Donations and Payment Security

Online donations are processed securely through Stripe, a third-party payment processor. Dougherty County CASA does not store or have access to your full credit card information. Stripe’s own privacy policy governs the use of your payment information and can be reviewed at https://stripe.com/privacy.

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5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

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6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to or correction of your personal information.

• Request deletion of your personal data.

• Opt out of receiving communications (where applicable).

To make any such request, please contact us at (229) 573-7027.

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7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking tools to improve functionality and performance. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of our site may not work properly without them.

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8. Children’s Privacy

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

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9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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10. Contact Us

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

Dougherty County CASA