Privacy Policy

Autism Rising, LLC ("Autism Rising," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of every individual who visits our website at www.autismrising.org. This Privacy Statement describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with applicable Georgia law and federal standards, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information when you interact with our website:

• Contact information, including your name and email address, submitted through contact forms or newsletter signups.

• Donation and payment information, including billing details, processed securely through our third-party payment processor.

• Event registration information, including your name, contact details, and any other information required for event participation.

• Technical data, including IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process and acknowledge donations and issue donation receipts.

• To register you for events and communicate event-related information.

• To send newsletters, organizational updates, and fundraising communications to subscribers who have opted in.

• To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form.

• To improve the functionality and content of our website.

• To comply with applicable legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

Autism Rising does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or managing email communications, subject to confidentiality obligations.

• As required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

• To protect the rights, safety, or property of Autism Rising, our users, or the public.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, doing so may limit certain functionality of our website.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Payment information is processed through secure, PCI-compliant third-party processors and is not stored on our servers.

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we may delete it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You may opt out of receiving marketing emails from us at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email communication or by contacting us directly. You may also request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at the information below.

8. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Statement at any time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated statement.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Statement, please contact us:

Autism Rising, LLC

Attn: Christie Belle, Founder

1 Johnston St, Savannah, GA 31405

Email: info@autismrising.org