Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 22, 2026
Georgia Open Records Project (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates the website https://georgiaopenrecordsproject.org/
(the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. What Information We Collect
a. Personal Data You Provide
We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily submit when you:
Contact us via forms
Subscribe to newsletters
Request records or assistance
Examples:
Name
Email address
Postal address
Phone number
Any content you share in messages or submissions
b. Automatic Data
We automatically collect certain information when you visit the Site, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and settings
Pages accessed
Date and time of access
We use standard technologies such as cookies and web beacons to gather this information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:
To provide and improve the Service
To respond to your inquiries and fulfill requests
To send newsletters and updates (only with consent)
To analyze usage and improve user experience
To comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies & Similar Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking tools to:
Enable core site functionality
Analyze traffic and user behavior
Remember preferences
You can control cookies via your browser settings. Blocking cookies may limit site functionality.
4. Third-Party Services
We may share non-personal or aggregated data with third parties, including:
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Hosting providers
Email service platforms
These third parties have their own privacy practices — we encourage you to review them.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (for GDPR Visitors)
If you are in the EU or other jurisdictions with data protection laws:
We process personal data based on consent, legitimate interest, performance of a contract, or compliance with law.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may disclose information if required by:
Law enforcement request
Legal process
Government agency
To prevent fraud or safety issues
With your consent
7. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors under 13.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct or update it
Request deletion
Opt-out of marketing communications
To exercise your rights, contact us at the email below.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: privacy@georgiaopenrecordsproject.org
Mailing Address: [Add official address]
By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
📄 Terms of Use
Effective Date: February 22, 2026
Welcome to Georgia Open Records Project (“we,” “us,” “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of https://georgiaopenrecordsproject.org/
(the “Site”) and any services we offer.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using this Site, you accept and agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you may not use the Site.
2. Use of the Site
Georgia Open Records Project grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, informational, and lawful purposes only.
You agree not to:
Use the Site in a way that damages or impairs it
Attempt to access unauthorized areas
Interfere with other users
Use any automated tools that affect performance
Submit unlawful, defamatory, or infringing content
3. Content & Intellectual Property
All content on this Site (text, graphics, logos, images, data, etc.) is owned or licensed by Georgia Open Records Project and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.
You may:
View or download material for personal, non-commercial use
Share links to content
You may not:
Reproduce, distribute, or modify content without written permission
4. User Contributions
By submitting content (comments, forms, records, requests):
You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, copy, distribute, display, or edit your submission.
You represent that you have the rights to submit such content.
You agree not to submit unlawful or harmful content.
We may remove any submissions at our discretion.
5. Third-Party Links & Services
The Site may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms — your interaction with third parties is at your own risk.
6. Disclaimers
THE SITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not guarantee:
Accuracy of content
Error-free or uninterrupted access
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
Georgia Open Records Project AND ITS AFFILIATES ARE NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTIONS.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Georgia Open Records Project from claims, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from your breach of these Terms.
9. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. The updated Terms will be posted here with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of those changes.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, USA, regardless of conflict of laws principles.
11. Contact Information
Questions about these Terms? Contact:
Email: terms@georgiaopenrecordsproject.org
