Privacy Policy

Effective Date: ‹August 1st, 2025›
Last Updated: ‹August 1st, 2025›

1. Who We Are

STAND (“we,” “our,” “us”) is a non-partisan grassroots organization based in Decatur, GA committed to defending the dignity of all people.
Contact: STAND(at)NDUMC(dot)org

2. Information We Collect

Personal info you give us:

Name, email via forms

Used for: Volunteer coordination, newsletter delivery, campaign updates

Donation details:

Amount, payment token (handled by Square/Realm)

Used for: Process contributions & issue receipts

Automatically collected:

IP address, device type, pages visited (via Google Analytics 4)

Used for: Website improvement & aggregate statistics

3. How We Use Data

  • Send newsletters and action alerts (opt-out anytime).

  • Coordinate events and volunteer activities.

  • Acknowledge and receipt donations.

  • Improve site performance and security.

4. Sharing & Disclosure

We never sell or rent your data.
We share only with trusted processors:

  • Square / Realm – payment processing

  • Google Analytics – anonymized site analytics

  • Email service provider – bulk email delivery (e.g., Mailchimp)

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies for site functionality and GA4 cookies for anonymous analytics. You can disable cookies via your browser; site functionality may be limited.

6. Your Choices

  • Email us to unsubscribe to emails, or access, correct, or delete your personal data.

7. Data Security

Industry-standard HTTPS encryption; 2-factor authentication for admin accounts; monthly backups.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Contact us if you believe a child has provided personal info.

9. Changes to This Policy

We will post any changes here and update the “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be announced via newsletter.