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**Privacy Policy for PGA REACH Georgia**
**Effective Date:** [Insert Date]
PGA REACH Georgia (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [Insert Website URL] (the “Website”). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
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**1. Information We Collect**
We may collect the following types of information:
– **Personal Information:** If you choose to contact us, make a donation, or sign up for our programs, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, billing address, and payment details.
– **Non-Personal Information:** When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior. This information is collected using cookies and similar tracking technologies.
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**2. Use of Google Analytics**
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website. Google Analytics collects information such as:
– Pages visited
– Time spent on the site
– Referring websites
– Geographic location (general)
Google Analytics does not identify individual users or associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You can opt out of Google Analytics by using the [Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).
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**3. How We Use Your Information**
We may use the information we collect to:
– Improve our Website’s content and functionality.
– Process donations and send receipts.
– Respond to inquiries or provide customer support.
– Communicate updates, event invitations, and program opportunities.
– Analyze usage trends and enhance our marketing efforts.
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**4. Sharing Your Information**
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:
– With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Website and conducting our activities.
– To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests or protecting our rights.
– In the case of a merger or acquisition, where your information may be transferred as part of organizational changes.
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**5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies**
Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your browsing experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect the Website’s functionality.
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**6. Data Security**
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
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**7. Links to Third-Party Websites**
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.
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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. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete the information.
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**9. Your Rights**
Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws, such as:
– Accessing the personal information we hold about you.
– Requesting corrections to your information.
– Opting out of receiving marketing communications.
– Deleting your personal data (subject to legal and contractual restrictions).
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
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**10. Updates to This Privacy Policy**
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for updates.
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**11. Contact Us**
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
PGA REACH Georgia
[Insert Mailing Address]
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
