Privacy policy.

At Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL), we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information you provide to us through our website, emails, and all other communication channels.

What information is collected?

As you interact with GIPL via email, our website, and other communication channels, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other contact details as you subscribe to our newsletter, register for events, or make donations.

We may also collect information about your interactions with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and referring website addresses. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

How do we use the collected information?

We use your personal information to communicate with you directly, provide updates on our activities, respond to your inquiries, and send you newsletters and promotional materials.

If you make a donation or register for an event, we may use your information to process transactions, issue receipts, and provide you with relevant information about your donation or registration as well.

We analyze usage data to improve our website, understand user preferences, and enhance our services. We may also use your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our policies, or respond to lawful requests from government authorities.

Do you disclose personal information?

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our activities, or servicing you, provided they maintain privacy and confidentiality policies and processes. Text messaging opt-in data and consent in never shared with third parties.

How do you protect user information?

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

What about the online privacy of children?

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.


How will GIPL keep me updated about changes in privacy policies?

This Privacy Policy is periodically reviewed and updated to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will endeavor to notify you of any material changes if you are a registered and subscribed GIPL user, but will not be liable for any failure to do so. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.

How do I opt out of communications?

You can choose not to provide certain personal information or opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in communications or by contacting us directly at info@gipl.org. However, this may limit your ability to engage with certain features of our website or receive certain services.


Contact:

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at Georgia Interfaith Power & Light, 701 S. Columbia Drive, Box 326, Decatur, GA 30030, info@gipl.org, 404-377-5552


Effective Date: April 1, 2024 

By using our website or providing us with your information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.