Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 8, 2026

Introduction

Georgia STAND UP (“GASU,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of individuals who visit our website, participate in our programs, volunteer, donate, or engage with our civic and voter outreach activities.

Our mission is to strengthen civic participation, empower communities, increase voter engagement, and encourage meaningful participation in the democratic process.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, maintain, disclose, and protect information obtained through our website, digital communications, community outreach programs, and related activities.

By using our website or voluntarily providing personal information, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Information

Full name
Email address
Telephone number
Mailing address and ZIP code
Age or date of birth, when necessary
Volunteer registration and participation information
Event registration information
Information submitted through website forms

Civic Engagement and Voter Information

In connection with our civic engagement and voter participation programs, we may collect or receive information such as:

Publicly available voter registration information
Voting district and precinct information
Public voting participation history
Responses to voter engagement surveys
Stated civic interests and issue priorities
Volunteer and community engagement history
Communication preferences

We may obtain voter-related information from publicly available records, authorized data providers, community outreach activities, and individuals who voluntarily provide information.

We do not collect or have access to an individual’s secret ballot selections or how that individual actually voted.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected, including:

Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser and device information
Website usage and navigation activity
Referring websites
Cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Your Information

We may use information collected for the following purposes:

Providing information about elections, voter registration, and voting opportunities
Conducting voter education and civic engagement programs
Organizing community events, voter outreach activities, and volunteer opportunities
Communicating through telephone calls, text messages, email, and other authorized channels
Responding to inquiries and requests
Coordinating canvassing, phone banking, and community outreach
Improving our website, communications, and organizational programs
Maintaining accurate outreach and engagement records
Complying with applicable laws and regulations

Where permitted by applicable law, we may also use information to develop outreach strategies, identify communities for engagement, and evaluate the effectiveness of our programs.

Text Messages and Telephone Communications

Individuals who voluntarily provide their telephone numbers and opt in to receive text messages may receive communications from Georgia STAND UP regarding civic engagement, election reminders, voter education, volunteer opportunities, and organizational activities.

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out of text communications at any time by replying STOP to a message. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us using the information provided on our website.

Mobile opt-in information and consent will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent are excluded from any permitted data sharing described elsewhere in this policy.

We conduct telephone and text outreach in accordance with applicable communications and privacy laws.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Georgia STAND UP does not sell personal information collected directly through our website for commercial advertising purposes.

We may disclose certain information to trusted service providers, contractors, technology vendors, and authorized program partners when reasonably necessary to conduct our operations and civic engagement activities.

These may include providers supporting:

Website hosting and maintenance
Email and text messaging services
Volunteer coordination
Event management
Voter outreach and engagement technology
Data management and security
Program administration

We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of our organization and the public.

Any sharing of voter information obtained from third-party data providers is subject to applicable laws, contractual restrictions, and permitted uses.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand visitor activity, and evaluate website performance.

Visitors may adjust their browser settings to limit or disable cookies. Some website features may not function properly when cookies are disabled.

Where required by law, we will obtain consent before using nonessential tracking technologies.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.

These measures may include access restrictions, secure technology platforms, and appropriate data management practices.

Although we work to safeguard information, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to support our organizational activities, fulfill the purposes described in this policy, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain appropriate records.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the program involved, applicable laws, and contractual requirements.

Your Privacy Choices

You may contact Georgia STAND UP to:

Request information about personal data you have provided to us
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Request deletion of eligible personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements
Unsubscribe from email communications
Opt out of text message communications
Update communication preferences

Requests concerning information obtained from public voter records or third-party databases may be subject to additional legal and contractual restrictions.

We will review privacy requests in accordance with applicable law.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites, including government election resources, voter registration portals, partner organizations, and social media platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites operated by third parties.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and general outreach services are not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without legally sufficient authorization.

If we become aware that we have collected such information improperly, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

Youth civic engagement and voter education activities will be conducted in accordance with applicable privacy and child protection requirements.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our operations, technology, legal requirements, or privacy practices.

Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our information practices, please contact:

Georgia STAND UP

Georgia, United States

Email: standupgeorgia@gmail.com

Website: www.georgiastandup.com