Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 4, 2026

The Southern Center for Human Rights (SCHR) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.schr.org, or engage with our services.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: When you voluntarily provide information such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment details, including credit/debit card number and other card information, billing contact details required to process your donation with our payment processor(s).
  • Non-Personal Information: Automatically collected data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage statistics.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.
  • Information from Third Parties: We may use third party vendors, such as analytics, hosting, and search providers, to provide a more customized experience for you.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
  • To process donations and send donation receipts.
  • To send newsletters, updates, and other communications related to SCHR’s work, subject to your preferences.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect the rights and safety of SCHR and its users.

Sharing of Information

SCHR does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or conducting outreach.
  • Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.

We do not allow third parties to re-sell or use your information for their own purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

  • We use safeguards such as firewalls, data encryption, physical access controls to our computers, and authorization controls for information.
  • We review and update our information collection, storage, and processing practices, including physical security measures, to help guard against unauthorized access.

However, no method of data transmission over the internet or security measure is impenetrable. In the event of a breach, we will notify you as soon as possible.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Opt-out of receiving communications from us by following the unsubscribe link in our emails.
  • Request access to, correction, or deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements.
  • Disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

To protect the privacy and security of your personal information, we may request information from you to confirm your identity and right to access such information and to search and provide you with the personal information we hold about you.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children’s Privacy

SCHR does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible. If you are aware of a child under 13 providing us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

International Visitors

This website is operated in and targeted to individuals in the United States. If you are outside of the United States, you should know that any information you provide will you be transferred to the United States for storage and processing and that you are consenting to this transfer.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

SCHR reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]