1. Information We Collect

We collect information to fulfill our mission of providing arts and humanities education to local communities. We collect the following types of information:

• Program Participant Information: We collect information from participants in our programs, such as name, contact information (including email address and phone number), age, and demographic information. This information helps us monitor the impact of our programs, tailor services to specific needs, and track progress.
• Website Information: Our website may collect non-identifiable information through cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors navigate our site and improve user experience. We may also collect email addresses from users who voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter.
• Donation Information: When you donate to our organization, we collect your name, contact information, and donation amount. We may also collect payment information, but we do not store this data ourselves. It is processed securely by our third-party payment processor.

2. Use of Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To deliver and improve our programs and services.
• To send periodic newsletters (with your consent).
• To process donations and acknowledge your support.
• To analyze trends and track the effectiveness of our programs.
• To comply with legal requirements.

3. Sharing of Information

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for their marketing purposes. We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in our operations, such as secure hosting platforms or payment processors. These providers are obligated to use your information only to perform services on our behalf and to maintain the confidentiality of your information.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. These measures include using secure servers, encryption, and access controls.

5. Your Choices

You have choices regarding your information:

• You can unsubscribe from our email newsletter at any time by following the unsubscribe link in the email.
• You can request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at info@villagearts.org.

6. Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. We will take steps to delete the information from our records.

7. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page.