Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 18, 2026
Site Owner: James McCabe, an individual operating nationalgal.org

Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how nationalgal.org ("this site") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit the GAL National Database. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.

Information We Collect

This site does not require account registration and does not directly collect personal information from visitors. However, third-party services used on this site may collect information automatically, including your IP address, browser type, referring URLs, and pages visited.

Google AdSense

This site participates in Google AdSense, which uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your site visits.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info. For more information, see How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.

Google Analytics

This site uses Google Site Kit, which includes Google Analytics. Google Analytics collects aggregated, anonymized data such as page views, session duration, and geographic region. No personally identifiable information is collected through Analytics. You may opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

Cookies

You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Third-Party Links

This site links to external government, nonprofit, and public-resource websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

Children's Privacy

This site is intended for adult GAL volunteers, legal professionals, and child welfare staff. It is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy: contact@nationalgal.org