Effective Date: [August 1, 2026]
Atlanta Area Council, Scouting America
The Atlanta Area Council, Scouting America ("Atlanta Area Council," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you visit ScoutingATL.org or interact with our online services.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
The Atlanta Area Council, Scouting America serves more than 20,000 youth and volunteers across 13 counties in metro Atlanta. Our website address is:
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect information including:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Telephone number
- Organization or Scout unit affiliation
- Registration information
- Donation information
- Event participation
- Comments submitted through our website
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Website usage data
We collect only the information necessary to provide our programs, services, communications, and website functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use information collected through our website to:
- Process registrations for Scouting programs and events
- Process donations and payments
- Respond to inquiries
- Send newsletters and marketing communications (when requested)
- Improve our website and visitor experience
- Analyze website performance
- Prevent fraud and unauthorized access
- Maintain website security
- Comply with legal obligations
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the information shown in the comments form, along with the visitor's IP address and browser information to assist with spam detection.
If you use Gravatar, an anonymized hash of your email address may be shared with that service. Gravatar's Privacy Policy is available at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
Once your comment is approved, your profile image may appear publicly with your comment.
Media
If you upload images to our website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download images and extract location information.
Cookies
ScoutingATL.org uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember website preferences
- Keep users logged into secure areas
- Save comment information
- Improve website functionality
- Measure website performance
- Analyze visitor behavior
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for future visits.
Temporary cookies are also used to determine browser compatibility during login.
Login cookies typically remain active for two days unless "Remember Me" is selected, in which case they remain active for up to two weeks.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although portions of the website may not function properly.
Analytics
We use website analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our website.
Analytics information may include:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Traffic sources
- Device type
- Geographic region
- Website navigation
- Campaign performance
This information is collected in aggregate and helps us improve our website and communications.
Embedded Content
Pages on this website may include embedded content such as:
- YouTube videos
- Social media posts
- Maps
- Forms
- Images
- Documents
Embedded content from third-party websites behaves the same as if you visited those websites directly. Those providers may collect information about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletters or complete a form, we may use your contact information to send:
- Council news
- Event announcements
- Membership information
- Camp information
- Fundraising communications
- Program updates
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
Donations and Payments
Online donations and payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers.
The Atlanta Area Council does not store complete credit card information on its website.
Payment processors maintain their own privacy and security practices.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only with trusted service providers that assist us in operating our website or providing services, including:
- Payment processors
- Email marketing providers
- Event registration platforms
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics providers
- Spam detection services
These providers are required to protect your information.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
Data Retention
Comments and associated metadata may be retained indefinitely to facilitate future comment moderation.
If users create an account on our website, personal information is stored within their user profile. Users may review, update, or delete their personal information, except for usernames. Website administrators may also access this information as necessary to administer the website.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill legitimate business, legal, or operational purposes.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Receive a copy of information we maintain about you
- Withdraw consent where applicable
Certain information may be retained when required by law or for legitimate administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To submit a privacy request, please contact us using the information below.
Children's Privacy
Protecting children's privacy is important to Scouting America and the Atlanta Area Council.
Our website is intended for parents, guardians, volunteers, and adults interested in Scouting programs. Personal information regarding youth members is handled in accordance with Scouting America's policies and applicable laws.
Parents or legal guardians may contact us regarding information collected about their child.
Website Security
We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information collected through our website. While no website or internet transmission is completely secure, we continuously work to protect your information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page along with the updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact:
Atlanta Area Council, Scouting America
1800 Circle 75 Parkway SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (770) 989-8820
Website: https://www.ScoutingATL.org