Privacy Policy
The Upper Etowah River Alliance (“UERA,” “we,” “us”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect through etowahriver.org, how we use it, and the choices you have. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and we never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Information we collect
Information you give us. When you contact us, sign up to volunteer, report a problem, become a member, donate, or register for an event, we collect the information you provide. This may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address or ZIP code, your message, volunteer interests, and — when you report a problem — the location and any photos or videos you upload.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our web host keeps standard server logs, which include your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit. [If you use Google Analytics: We also use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site, such as which pages are most popular. Google Analytics uses cookies and collects information like your approximate location and device type. It does not tell us who you are.]
How we use your information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your questions and messages
- Coordinate volunteers, cleanups, and events
- Follow up on problems you report and share them with the right agency when needed
- Process memberships and donations and send receipts
- Send updates, newsletters, and event announcements if you’ve asked to receive them
- Improve our website and programs
How we use your information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your questions and messages
- Coordinate volunteers, cleanups, and events
- Follow up on problems you report and share them with the right agency when needed
- Process memberships and donations and send receipts
- Send updates, newsletters, and event announcements if you’ve asked to receive them
- Improve our website and programs
Donations and memberships
Online donations and memberships are processed securely by Givebutter. Your payment information goes directly to Givebutter and its payment processors; UERA never sees or stores your full card number. Givebutter shares your name, contact information, and gift details with us so we can thank you and send your tax receipt. See Givebutter’s privacy policy.
We treat donor information as confidential. We may list donors by name in our newsletter or annual repoe anonymously, tell us and we’ll honor that.
How we share information
We share personal information only:
- With service providers who help us run our website and programs — such as our web host (DreamHost), Givebutter, and our email provider — and only as needed to provide those services
- With government agencies, such as Georgia EPD or your county, when you report a pollution or erosion problem and sharing your report helps resolve it. We’ll share the details of the problem; ask us if you’d like your contact information kept private
- When required by law, or to protect the safety of our volunteers or the public
Email updates
If you join our mailing list, we’ll send you news, event announcements, and occasional requests for support. Every email includes an unsubscribe link, or you can contact us to be removed.
Cookies
Cookies are small files your browser stores. Our site uses cookies to keep website staff signed in and for Google Analytics. Some embedded content, such as YouTube videos and Google Maps on event pages, may set its own cookies when you view it. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings; the site will still work.
Embedded content and links
Some pages include content from other websites, such as YouTube videos, Google Maps, and our Givebutter donation form. These behave as if you visited the other website directly and are covered by those websites’ privacy policies. Our site also links to other organizations’ websites; we’re not responsible for their privacy practices.
Photos and videos you upload
Photos or videos you send with a problem report are used to understand and follow up on the problem. We may share them with the agency responsible. We won’t publish them on our website or social media without your permission.
How long we keep information
We keep form submissions and correspondence only as long as we need them to respond and follow up, and s required for our financial and tax records.
Children’s privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we don’t knowingly collect personal information from them. Volunteers under 18 should register with a parent or guardian. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, contact us and we’ll delete it.
Security
We use reasonable measures to protect your information, including a secure (HTTPS) connection for our website and forms. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we work to protect the information you share with us.
Your choices
You can ask us to see, correct, or delete the personal information we have about you, or to stop sendin Contact us using the information below.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We’ll post the new version on this page with a new “Last u
Contact us
Questions about this policy or your information:
Upper Etowah River AllianceP.O. Box 4893, Canton, GA 30114 (mail)
180 McClure St, Canton, GA 30114 (office)
info@etowahriver.org
(706) 407-1115
Or use our contact form.