Effective Date: September 12, 2025
Georgia Vocational Solutions (“GVS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, or engage with us online or offline.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth, and other identifiers you voluntarily provide when signing up for programs, events, or newsletters.
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Program Information: Demographic data (e.g., age, gender, race, employment history, geographic location) collected during intake or participation in GVS programs.
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Payment Information: If you make a donation or purchase event tickets, payment details are processed securely through third-party payment processors. GVS does not store full credit card information.
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Technical Information: Non-identifiable data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected through cookies or similar tools.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
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Deliver and improve our programs and services.
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Track outcomes such as enrollment, completion, and job placement.
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Communicate with you about events, opportunities, or organizational updates.
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Comply with reporting requirements for funders, government agencies, and partners.
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Protect the safety and integrity of our participants and programs.
3. Sharing of Information
GVS will never sell your personal information. We may share limited data only in the following cases:
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With Service Providers: Trusted vendors (e.g., data management, payment processing, IT support) who assist us in delivering services.
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With Funders & Partners: Only in aggregate or anonymized form (e.g., reporting total enrollment or demographics, not individual identities).
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As Required by Law: If legally obligated (e.g., court orders, government audits).
4. Data Protection
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We use secure servers and encryption where applicable to protect sensitive data.
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Access to participant information is restricted to authorized staff and contractors.
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We maintain internal policies on confidentiality and data handling.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Request a copy of the personal data we have on file.
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Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Request deletion of your information where applicable.
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Opt out of receiving non-essential communications.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at media-relations@mygvs.org.
6. Cookies & Online Tracking
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyze site traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the website may not function properly.
7. Children’s Privacy
GVS does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental or guardian consent. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it immediately.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Georgia Vocational Solutions
1800 Phoenix Blvd Bldg. 100 Suite 128-14 College Park, GA 30349
404-800-5349
info@mygvs.org
