Privacy Policy
SWDAA Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2025
The Southwest DeKalb Alumni Association (SWDAA) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data. By interacting with our website, forms, events, or services, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information You Provide
Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Graduation year
Payment or donation information (processed securely through third-party vendors)
Volunteer or membership information
Scholarship application details
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited and usage data (via analytics tools)
c. Information from Third Parties
We may receive updated contact details or donor information from trusted partners and platforms (e.g., payment processors, event registration tools).
2. How We Use Your Information
SWDAA uses your information to:
Communicate updates, events, and news
Manage memberships and volunteer participation
Process donations, payments, and scholarship applications
Improve our website, programs, and user experience
Maintain accurate alumni records
Comply with legal or financial obligations
Support organizational functions such as reporting, analytics, and outreach
SWDAA does not sell or rent your personal information under any circumstances.
We only use your information for legitimate organizational purposes.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information only with:
Trusted service providers, such as email platforms, payment processors, or website hosts, strictly for operational purposes
Scholarship review committees, for evaluation of submitted applications
Partners or vendors involved in SWDAA programming, but only as necessary
Law enforcement agencies or government authorities, when required by law, subpoena, court order, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect SWDAA, its members, or the public
All third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for SWDAA-related purposes.
We do not sell or rent your information to any third party.
4. Data Security
SWDAA takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical steps to safeguard your personal information. However, no method of online data transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
5. Your Choices and Rights
You may:
Opt out of email communications at any time
Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request corrections or updates to your information
Request deletion of your information, subject to legal or operational requirements
To exercise these rights, contact us at: Info@TheSWDAlumni.org
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tools to:
Improve functionality
Analyze site traffic
Personalize the user experience
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.
7. Children’s Privacy
SWDAA does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have unintentionally collected such data, please contact us so we can remove it.
8. External Links
Our website may include links to third-party sites. SWDAA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content on those websites.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting the updated version on our website.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how SWDAA handles your information, please contact us at:
Southwest DeKalb Alumni Association (SWDAA)
Email: Info@TheSWDAlumni.org
Website: TheSWDAlumni.org