Effective Date: August 17, 2026

The Midtown High School Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is dedicated to protecting the personal information of our website visitors, donors, volunteers, and community members. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit midtownhsfoundation.org (the "Website") or support our mission through donations and community engagement.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as standard diagnostic information automatically collected by web servers:

  • Donations and Contributions: When you make a financial contribution through our online donation forms, we collect information necessary to process your gift and issue a tax receipt. This includes your name, billing address, email address, phone number, donation amount, designation preferences, and any dedication/memorial details.
  • Inquiries and Communications: When you reach out via our contact forms or email links, we collect your name, email address, and any notes or messages you provide.
  • Event and Program Participation: When you register for events, community days, or volunteer initiatives, we collect your contact information and participation details.
  • Technical and Usage Data: When you browse our Website, our servers and analytics tools may automatically record standard browser information, including your IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, referring URLs, and pages viewed.

2. Payment Processing and Financial Data Security

We do not store, process, or have access to your full credit card numbers, debit card details, or banking information on our web servers.

  • All online contributions made through the Website are securely handled through trusted, PCI-compliant third-party platforms (including Little Green Light and integrated merchant payment gateways such as Stripe).
  • Payment transactions are encrypted via industry-standard Transport Layer Security (TLS/SSL).
  • Financial information is collected directly by the payment processor solely to complete the transaction you authorized.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for legitimate charitable and organizational purposes, including:

  • Processing donations and issuing official 501(c)(3) tax receipts and acknowledgment letters.
  • Distributing foundation newsletters, annual updates, program announcements, and event invitations.
  • Responding directly to your inquiries and support requests.
  • Maintaining accurate constituent and historical contribution records for accounting, auditing, and state/federal nonprofit compliance.
  • Monitoring, analyzing, and improving the security, performance, and user experience of our Website.

4. Donor Privacy Policy (Commitment to Non-Disclosure)

We value donor trust and hold all supporter information in strict confidence:

  • No Sale or Rental: We will not sell, rent, trade, or lease donor names, email addresses, mailing addresses, or any other personal information to any third party for commercial or marketing purposes.
  • No Third-Party Solicitations: We will not send mailings or solicitations on behalf of other organizations.
  • Donor Recognition: We may publicly recognize donors in annual reports, event programs, or on our website donor honor roll unless you select to make your gift anonymously during donation or request anonymous status in writing.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

  • Essential/Functional Cookies: Necessary for website navigation, form submission security, and core platform stability.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site traffic patterns and popular pages so we can optimize our content for the community.
  • Managing Preferences: You can control, block, or delete cookies at any time directly through your web browser settings (such as Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox). Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact certain site functionality, such as form submissions or secure donor processing.

6. Third-Party Services and External Links

Our Website contains links to external sites and tools (such as Atlanta Public Schools, social media networks, and external partner platforms). We do not control the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy statements of any external sites you visit through our links.

7. Children's Privacy

As a foundation supporting high school education, we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 through our Website without parental or guardian consent. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information to our site, please contact us so we can promptly delete the data.

8. Your Data Rights and Opt-Out Options

You have full control over how we communicate with you and maintain your data:

  • Opt-Out of Communications: You may unsubscribe from our emails or newsletters at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us directly.
  • Review and Updates: You may contact us to review, update, or correct the contact information we have on file for you.
  • Deletion Requests: You may request that we delete your contact information, subject to our statutory and regulatory obligations to maintain financial donation records for tax and legal compliance.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The updated version will be indicated by the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, your donor records, or our privacy practices, please contact us:

  • Organization: Midtown High School Foundation
  • Legal Status: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization (Tax ID: 58-2323822)
  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8011, Atlanta, GA 31106-0011
  • Online Contact: midtownhsfoundation.org/contact-us