PRIVACY & COOKIE POLICY

Effective Date: March 2026

PRIVACY POLICY

Scholars Village Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website scholarsvillageinc.org.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you submit contact forms, volunteer applications, or make donations.

Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our website to help us improve our services.

Cookies: We use essential cookies to ensure the website functions properly. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
– Respond to your inquiries and requests
– Process donations through our third-party payment processor Zeffy
– Manage volunteer applications
– Send updates about our programs and events (only if you opt in)
– Improve our website and services
– Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

Service providers who assist us in operating our website and processing donations (such as Zeffy for donation processing)
Law enforcement or government agencies when required by law

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:
– Access, correct, or delete your personal information
– Opt-out of receiving communications from us at any time
– Request information about what data we have collected about you

To exercise these rights, please contact us at scholarsvillagefamily@gmail.com.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Retention of Data

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with a new effective date.

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COOKIE POLICY

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

We do NOT use:
– Analytics or tracking cookies
– Advertising cookies
– Social media cookies
– Third-party marketing cookies

How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
– View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
– Block third-party cookies
– Block cookies from specific websites
– Block all cookies
– Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that if you disable essential cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.

Browser-Specific Instructions:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Third-Party Services

While we do not use analytics cookies ourselves, our donation processor Zeffy may use cookies when you make a donation. Please refer to Zeffy’s privacy policy for more information.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Scholars Village Inc.
P.O. Box 870392
Stone Mountain, Georgia 30087
Email: scholarsvillagefamily@gmail.com
Phone: (470) 687-8087