Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 2025
P.O.W.E.R. Atlanta Inc. (“POWER Atlanta”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website https://poweratl.org (the “Site”).

Please read this policy carefully to understand what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices.

What Information Do We Collect?

1. Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you provide directly through:

Contact or volunteer forms
Event registrations
Newsletter subscriptions
Donations

This may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Payment information (if donating)

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you browse our Site, we may automatically gather:

IP address
Browser type & device
Pages viewed
Time and date of visit
Referral sources

This data helps us improve our website and understand user interests.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Improve website functionality
Analyze traffic via tools like Google Analytics
Personalize your experience

Most browsers let you control or disable cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may limit site functionality.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google collects anonymous data such as:

Time spent on pages
Navigation paths
Location (approximate via IP)

Google’s ability to use and share this information is governed by the Google Privacy Policy. We do not share or combine Google Analytics data with personal info.

Email Correspondence & Communications

If you contact us or sign up for updates, we may send you:

Event or program announcements
Volunteer and donation opportunities
Organization updates

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us at [email protected].

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Operate and improve our services
Process donations securely
Communicate with you
Manage volunteer and community involvement
Send updates and fundraising messages
Comply with applicable laws

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

Who We Share Your Information With

We may share your data with:

Trusted third-party services (e.g., payment processors, email platforms)
Law enforcement or regulators, when legally required
Web hosting, IT support, or analytics providers

All third parties must comply with privacy and security best practices.

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for:

The purposes outlined in this policy
Legal and financial record-keeping
Donor reporting or auditing requirements

Your Choices & Rights

You can:

Opt out of promotional emails
Update or correct your personal information
Request we delete your data (where legally allowable)

How We Protect Your Information

We take appropriate physical, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure.

External Links

Our website may link to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other organizations. Please review their policies before sharing any personal information.

Children’s Privacy

POWER Atlanta does not knowingly collect or store personal data from children under 13 years of age.

International Visitors

If you are accessing our site from outside the U.S., please note that your information will be processed in accordance with U.S. laws.

“Do Not Track” Requests

Our website currently does not respond to “Do Not Track” browser settings. We adhere to the standards outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Updates to This Policy

We may revise this policy from time to time. All updates will be posted here with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Site after changes implies acceptance of the updated terms.