Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy Last updated: [January 30, 2024] At Heart of the South, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.heartofsouthdowntown.org, and any other online services we provide.

‍1. Information We Collect We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when using our website, such as:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Payment information (for donations or event registration)

We also collect certain information automatically when you interact with our website, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Pages you visited on our site
Time and date of your visit

‍2. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect in the following ways:
To provide, operate, and maintain our website
To process donations and event registrations
To communicate with you, including sending updates, newsletters, and information about our programs and events
To improve and personalize your experience on our site
To respond to your inquiries or requests
For internal data analysis and research

‍3. Sharing Your Information We may share your personal information with trusted third parties to help us provide services, including:
Payment processors
Email marketing platforms
Event management services
We will not sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties without your explicit consent, unless required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Heart of South Downtown, our users, or others.

‍4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies help us understand how you use our website and improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

‍5. Data SecurityWe take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

‍6. Your Data Rights You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to the processing of your data
Withdraw consent at any time (for example, unsubscribing from our emails)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@heartofsouthdowntown.org.

‍7. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

‍8. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last updated" date, and the new policy will be effective immediately upon posting on the website.

‍9. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:Heart of the South
Email: hello@heartofsouthdowntown.org
Address: 3423 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305