Privacy Policy

📋 About This Policy

The Roswell North Elementary Foundation ("the Foundation," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website at rnefoundation.org, make donations, register for events, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you have any questions, please contact us at rnefoundation@gmail.com.

📥 Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact information — name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you fill out a form, register for an event, or contact us directly
• Donation information — payment and transaction details processed through our third-party donation platform, Givebutter. We do not store your full payment card information directly.
• Event registration details — names, grade levels, and other information submitted when registering for Foundation events
• Volunteer information — details submitted through our volunteer interest forms
• Sponsor inquiries — business name, contact name, and inquiry details submitted through our sponsor forms
• Website usage data — general analytics about how visitors use our site, collected through WordPress and any analytics tools (no personally identifiable information is collected in analytics)

🎯 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations and provide tax receipts
• Communicate about events, programs, and Foundation updates
• Coordinate volunteer assignments and event logistics
• Respond to inquiries and sponsor requests
• Fulfill birthday sign reservations
• Improve our website and communications
• Comply with legal obligations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

We will never use your information for purposes unrelated to the Foundation's mission without your explicit consent.

🔗 Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted third-party services to operate our website and programs. Each has its own privacy policy:

• Givebutter — our donation and event registration platform. Givebutter processes all payment information securely. View their privacy policy at givebutter.com/privacy
• WordPress — our website hosting platform. View their privacy policy at automattic.com/privacy
• Google Fonts — used to display typography on our website. Google may collect usage data per their privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy
• Facebook & Instagram — we maintain social media pages on these platforms. Your interactions with those pages are governed by Meta's privacy policy

🤝 Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With service providers who help us operate our website and programs (such as Givebutter), who are bound by confidentiality agreements
• When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of the Foundation, our members, or the public

🍪 Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience. Cookies help us remember your preferences and understand how visitors use our site.

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Note that disabling cookies may affect some functionality of our website. We do not use cookies for advertising or to track you across other websites.

👧 Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. Information about students (such as names for birthday signs or event registrations) is submitted by parents or guardians on their behalf.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13 without consent, please contact us immediately at rnefoundation@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly.

🔒 Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our website uses HTTPS encryption, and donation processing is handled by PCI-compliant third-party providers.

As a small volunteer-run nonprofit, we cannot guarantee absolute security of any information transmitted over the internet. If you have concerns about a specific piece of sensitive information, please contact us directly.

✅ Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt out of email communications at any time by replying "unsubscribe" or contacting us directly
• Request a copy of your donation history or tax receipts

To exercise any of these rights, email us at rnefoundation@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

⚖️ Georgia Law & Jurisdiction

The Roswell North Elementary Foundation is located in Roswell, Georgia, and operates in accordance with applicable Georgia state law and federal law governing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Georgia.

🔄 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.