Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

The Paces Foundation respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you choose to share with us through our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you have. This policy applies to information collected through our website and related online forms or communications.

Information We Collect

We do not require visitors to create an account or log in to use our website. However, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, organization, donation information, event registration details, volunteer interest, or other information submitted through contact forms, donation forms, newsletter sign-ups, surveys, or similar features.

We may also collect limited technical information automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, pages visited, and general usage data. This information helps us understand how visitors use our site, improve performance, and maintain security.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to respond to inquiries, process donations, provide receipts and acknowledgments, manage event registrations or volunteer interests, send updates or newsletters if requested, improve our website, support our charitable mission, and comply with legal, accounting, and reporting obligations.

Donations and Payment Processing

If you make a donation through our website, payment information may be collected and processed by a third-party payment processor. The Paces Foundation does not store full credit card numbers or sensitive payment credentials on its website. Donation-related information may be retained as needed for receipting, financial records, tax reporting, and other legitimate nonprofit purposes.

How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or resell your personal information. We may share information only when necessary to operate our website and organization, such as with trusted service providers that help us process donations, manage email communications, host our website, analyze site usage, or provide administrative support. These providers are expected to use the information only for the services they provide to us.

We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights or the safety of others, to respond to lawful requests, or in connection with organizational reporting or compliance obligations.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies to help the site function, understand visitor activity, improve content, and measure engagement. You can usually adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, but some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Email Communications

If you sign up to receive emails from us, we may use your contact information to send news, event information, donor updates, or other communications related to our mission. You may opt out of non-essential email communications by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. However, no website, email system, or online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, support our nonprofit operations, comply with legal or accounting requirements, resolve disputes, and maintain accurate records.

Your Choices

You may contact us to request that we update, correct, or remove personal information you have provided, subject to any legal, tax, accounting, or operational requirements that may require us to retain certain records. You may also opt out of non-essential communications at any time.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, website, or legal requirements. When we make updates, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact The Paces Foundation at: info@pacesfoundation.org or to The Paces Foundation, 2730 Cumberland Blvd. SE, Smyrna, GA 30080.