Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Southwest Georgia Children’s Alliance Inc.

Last Update: February 4, 2025

Introduction

Southwest Georgia Children’s Alliance Inc. (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, sowegachildren.org, and participate in our programs.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Donation Form:
    • First and Last Name
    • Email Address
    • Credit Card Information (processed through a third-party service, Stripe; we do not store this information)
  • Gift-Giving Program:
    • First and Last Name
    • Email Address
    • Phone Number (optional)
  • Contact Form:
    • Name
    • Email Address
    • Message

How We Collect Your Information

We collect personal information directly from you when you:

  • Fill out our donation form.
  • Participate in our gift-giving program.
  • Use our contact form to reach out to us.

Purpose of Data Collection

We collect your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To process donations and provide receipts.
  • To communicate with you regarding your participation in our programs.
  • To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except as follows:

  • We use Stripe to process credit card transactions. Your credit card information is handled by Stripe and is not stored on our servers or accessible by our staff.

We may also disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Withdraw consent for us to process your data at any time (where applicable).

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:Southwest Georgia Children’s Alliance Inc.
800 GSW State University Pkwy
Americus, GA 31709
Email: info@sowegachildren.org
Phone: (229) 931-4488By using our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.