Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 12, 2026

Welcome to the website of the Toccoa Stephens County Humane Shelter (“TSCHS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your information is collected, used, and protected when you visit our website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:

Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide information such as:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Organization or affiliation

• Any information submitted through contact forms, registrations, or donations

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Time and date of visits

• Referring website addresses

• Cookies and usage data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Operate and maintain the website

• Respond to inquiries and requests

• Improve website performance and user experience

• Process registrations, memberships, or donations

• Send updates, newsletters, or organizational communications

• Monitor website security and prevent unauthorized access

• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve functionality and performance

• Analyze website traffic

• Remember user preferences

• Enhance user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services for website hosting, analytics, payment processing, email communications, or embedded content. These providers may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Examples may include:

• Website analytics providers

• Payment processors

• Email marketing platforms

• Embedded media or social media integrations

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they interact with through our website.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without parental consent, we will take appropriate steps to remove that information.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have rights to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Request corrections to inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Opt out of certain communications

• Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites not operated by TSCHS. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through the contact information available on tschs.org. Please include as much information as possible regarding the information in question.