Privacy Policy

Who We Are Griffin‑Spalding County Land Bank Authority (“GSCLBA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a public entity established under Georgia law to acquire, manage, and dispose of certain properties to support community revitalization. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, submit applications, or interact with us.
Information We Collect

Information you provide
- Contact details: name, email, phone, mailing address
- Application details: proposed property use, business/org info, financial capacity statements, eligibility attestations, supporting documents
- Communications: inquiries, survey responses, feedback
Information collected automatically
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, timestamps, referring pages
- Analytics: aggregated usage and performance data
Optional/third‑party information
- Public records and government databases (e.g., tax status, code enforcement)
- Due diligence information from service providers (e.g., title, environmental, compliance), when applicable to a transaction

Provide services: process inquiries and applications, evaluate eligibility, prepare agreements, and administer property disposition
Operate and improve our website: diagnostics, analytics, security, and accessibility
Communicate: respond to requests, send updates about applications, meetings, or policy changes
Compliance: satisfy legal obligations, board policies, records retention, audits, and reporting requirements
Public interest: share non‑confidential information consistent with Georgia law and GSCLBA’s public mission

Legal Bases and Authority We handle information to perform public functions authorized by Georgia law, to comply with legal obligations, to fulfill agreements with applicants or partners, and for legitimate operational interests (e.g., site security), all consistent with applicable law.
Open Records Notice (Georgia) GSCLBA is subject to the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50‑18‑70 et seq.). Records we maintain may be disclosable upon request unless an exemption applies. Do not submit confidential or proprietary information unless requested and allowed by law. We will review and apply exemptions where appropriate.
Cookies and Similar Technologies

Essential cookies: enable core site functionality and security
Analytics cookies: help us understand site usage to improve services
Your choices: you can control cookies via browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site performance If you use Google Analytics or similar tools, link to your cookie notice or preferences page.

Analytics and Third‑Party Tools We may use analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect aggregated usage data. These providers use cookies and similar technologies. For details on how Google uses data, see Google’s policies. You can opt out of Google Analytics via their opt‑out tools.
Sharing and Disclosure We may share information:

With service providers under contract (e.g., hosting, IT, title, survey, environmental, or application management) bound to use it only to perform services for GSCLBA
With partner agencies or local governments when needed to evaluate applications or administer programs
As required by law, court order, or to protect rights, safety, or property
In public records responses consistent with the Open Records Act We do not sell personal information.

Property Applications and Transactions Application and transaction records may include personal and project information. If a property is approved for disposition, relevant information may become part of public documents (e.g., board agendas, minutes, deeds). Transaction‑specific terms (development agreements, deed restrictions, anti‑speculation clauses) will govern post‑conveyance obligations and may reference applicant information.
Data Security We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention We retain information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with records retention schedules, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and meet legal requirements.
Your Choices and Rights

Access/Correction: You may request access to, or correction of, your information where permitted by law.
Communications: You can update your contact preferences by contacting us.
Cookies/Analytics: Manage cookies via your browser and use available analytics opt‑outs. Note: Certain rights available under commercial privacy laws may not apply to GSCLBA as a public entity; we will honor applicable rights under Georgia and federal law.

Children’s Privacy Our site and services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it consistent with applicable law.
External Links Our website may link to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review those sites’ policies before providing information.
Email, Forms, and Electronic Signatures If you submit forms or sign documents electronically, we will collect the information you provide and any metadata necessary to process and authenticate submissions, consistent with Georgia’s UETA and ESIGN, where applicable.
Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective upon posting with the “Last updated” date above. Your continued use of the site after updates signifies acceptance.