Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 1, 2025

Achieve Resilience Society (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, make a donation, purchase merchandise, apply for a grant, or otherwise interact with us online.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Achieve Resilience Society is a Tennessee-based nonprofit organization that provides 90-day housing grants, life-skills support, and recovery-focused programming for individuals rebuilding their lives after rehab or jail.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Achieve Resilience Society

Email: info@arsociety.org

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

Contact forms: Name, email address, phone number (if provided), and any message you send us.
Donations: Name, contact information, donation amount, and any notes you choose to include. Payment card details are processed by a third-party payment processor and are not stored by us.
Merchandise purchases: Name, shipping address, email address, phone number (if provided), and order details.
Newsletter sign-up: Name and email address (if offered).
Grant or program applications: This may include sensitive information such as medical history, legal history, housing status, employment status, and other background information you choose to provide as part of the application process.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages you visit and time spent on each page
General location (city/state level, not exact address)
Other usage data through cookies or similar technologies

We may use tools like Google Analytics or similar services to better understand how visitors use our site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your questions, messages, or requests
To process and acknowledge donations
To fulfill merchandise orders and provide customer service
To review and process grant or program applications
To manage our programs, outreach, and services
To send updates about our work, programs, events, and opportunities to get involved (if you opt in)
To improve our website, services, and communications
To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and the safety of others

We will not sell your personal information.

4. Grant and Program Application Information

Because our mission involves supporting people after rehab or jail, some information you share with us on applications may be sensitive (for example: health, substance use, legal history, or incarceration background).

We handle this information with care and use it only for:

Reviewing your eligibility for our programs
Contacting you or your references about your application
Coordinating support services related to housing, employment, or other resources
Meeting legal, reporting, or compliance requirements as needed

Access to this information is limited to staff and board members who need it to perform their roles or evaluate applications.

5. How We Share Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

Service providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the website, process payments, send emails, or run our programs (for example, payment processors, email platforms, or website hosts). They are only allowed to use your information as necessary to provide services to us.
Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of our staff, partners, or participants.
With your consent: If you specifically ask us to share your information with a partner, referral source, or other organization, we will do so as you direct.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

6. Donations and Payment Information

Online donations and merchandise payments may be processed through third-party payment processors.

We do not store your full payment card details on our servers.
Payment processors use their own security and privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when you donate or make a purchase.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences
Understand how visitors use the website
Improve performance and user experience

You can usually set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of the site may not function properly if you disable cookies.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to doing our best to protect your information.

9. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors that may affect retention include:

Legal and regulatory requirements
Program reporting or audit obligations
The need to maintain records of donations or grant decisions

When information is no longer needed, we will dispose of it in a reasonably secure manner.

10. Your Choices

You have choices about how we use your information:

Email communications: You can opt out of promotional or update emails at any time by following the unsubscribe link in the email (if available) or by contacting us at info@arsociety.org.
Updating your information: You can contact us if you need to update or correct your contact details.
Limiting what you share: You can choose what information to provide when contacting us or applying for support, understanding that some information may be required to process certain requests or applications.

If privacy laws in your state or country give you additional rights, you may contact us to exercise them, and we will do our best to honor those requests in line with our legal obligations.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website and programs are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.

12. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after any changes means you accept the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact:

Achieve Resilience Society

Email: info@arsociety.org