Georgia Military College Foundation
This Privacy Policy explains how the Georgia Military College Foundation (“Georgia Military College,” “GMC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects information obtained through our website. This policy applies to visitors, alumni, donors, students, parents, and other users who interact with our website and related services.
Contact Information
410 S. Jefferson Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 387-0230
Information Automatically Collected by the Website
Server Logs
When you visit alumni.gmc.edu, our web server may automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages viewed
- Date and time of access
This information is collected in aggregate form and is used to help improve website functionality, security, and user experience.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies may remember user preferences and help us understand how visitors use the site.
We may use third-party analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to collect non-personally identifiable information such as demographics, interests, and browsing behavior in aggregate form. This information is used solely for reporting and improving our services and communications.
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings or opt out of Google Analytics tracking through available browser tools provided by Google.
Information You Voluntarily Provide
Email Communications
If you contact us via email or complete an online form, we may collect your email address and any information you choose to provide. This information may be used to respond to inquiries, provide updates, or share information related to alumni engagement, events, fundraising, and institutional news.
Event Registrations and Forms
We may collect personal information submitted through registration forms, surveys, donation pages, volunteer sign-ups, or other online submissions, including:
- Name
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Graduation information
- Employment information
- Payment or donation information
- Information collected is used only for the purposes for which it was submitted
- Donations and Payments
Online donations and event payments may be processed through secure third-party payment providers. GMC does not store complete credit card information on its servers.
Mobile Communication Consent
By providing your mobile number and opting in, you agree to receive informational and transactional SMS messages from us related to your application, enrollment, account activity, and event participation. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of enrollment or participation.
You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP.
We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile number or SMS consent information with third parties for their marketing purposes. Your mobile number may be shared with our SMS service provider solely to enable message delivery. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
For questions about SMS messaging, your data, or our privacy practices, contact us using the information on our ToS page. Additional terms governing SMS messaging are available in our Terms of Service.
Some SMS messages and voice calls may be generated or assisted using automated technologies, including artificial intelligence, to support timely and accurate communications.
How We Use Information
Information collected through alumni.gmc.edu may be used to:
- Process donations and event registrations
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Share alumni news and institutional updates
- Promote events, campaigns, and engagement opportunities
- Maintain alumni records
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
- Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Georgia Military College is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. Users should review the privacy policies of those websites separately.
Access to and Correction of Information
Individuals may request access to personal information maintained by Georgia Military College Foundation or request corrections to inaccurate information by contacting us using the contact information listed above.
Third Party Access to the Information We Collect
Ad Servers
We do not partner with or have special relationships with any ad server companies.
Data Security
We have appropriate security measures in place in our physical facilities to protect against the loss, misuse or alteration of information collected from you at our site.
Future Use, Visitor Recourse, and Future Changes to the Policy
Future Use
From time to time, we may use customer information for new, unanticipated uses not previously disclosed in our privacy notice. If our information practices change in the future, we will post the policy changes, notifying consumers/visitors of these changes, with an opportunity to opt out of these new uses. If you are concerned about how your information is used, you should check back at our Web site periodically.
Visitor Recourse
If you feel that this site is not following its stated information policy, you should contact state or local chapters of the Better Business Bureau; state or local consumer protection offices; or the College at the address or phone number listed above.
Future Changes to This Policy
Georgia Military College reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website following changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
