Salt Lake Community Arts (SLCA) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, program participants, and donors. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website, slca.org, in accordance with applicable Utah and U.S. federal law.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to help us provide better services, process transactions, and communicate effectively with our community. The types of information we collect fall into the following categories:

• Personal Identifiers: This includes data like your name, mailing address, email address, and phone number. This information is collected when you register for a class, make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, or create a user account.

• Financial Information: This includes credit card details and billing address. This data is collected when you make a donation. Please note that financial transactions are processed by secure third-party payment processors (PayPal) and we do not store your sensitive credit card information on SLCA's servers.

• Program/Demographic Data: This includes information such as student age, skill level, and performance experience. We collect this when you enroll in a program to ensure appropriate placement and instruction.

• Website Usage Data: This data is collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to help us improve the functionality and content of our website. This includes your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time you spend on our site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Process Transactions: To register you or your child for classes, workshops, or performances, and to process donations and send receipts.

• For Communication: To send you newsletters, performance updates, alerts about class cancellations, and information about programs we think you might be interested in.

• To Provide Services: To manage your user account, personalize your experience on the website, and manage program enrollment.

• For Internal Reporting: To analyze website traffic, donor metrics, and program enrollment trends to improve our non-profit operations and secure future funding.

3. Sharing Your Information

SLCA is dedicated to protecting your information and will not sell, rent, or lease your personal identifiers to third parties. We only share your information with trusted partners for specific operational purposes:

• Service Providers: We share necessary data with third-party vendors who perform functions on our behalf, such as payment processors (for transactions), email service providers (for newsletters), and website hosting services. These partners are legally bound to protect your data and only use it for the contracted purpose.

• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes or protect the rights and property of SLCA.

• Photo and Video Policy: By participating in any SLCA program or event, you agree to the Media Release and Consent terms outlined in the Salt Lake Community Arts Terms and Conditions.

4. Your Choices and Control

You have control over how we use your information:

• Opt-Out of Communications: You can opt-out of receiving our newsletter or promotional emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email. You may not opt-out of essential transactional or administrative communications (e.g., class payment confirmations or emergency alerts).

• Cookie Control: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. Be aware that doing so may affect the functionality of the website.

• Access and Correction: If you have a user account, you can access and update your information by logging in. For assistance with accessing or correcting information not available in your profile, please contact us.

5. Security of Your Data

We implement reasonable security measures designed to protect the personal information we collect. Financial transactions are handled by PCI-compliant third-party processors (Paypal). While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

Our services are directed toward a general audience, including parents registering children for classes. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent, aligning with federal COPPA guidelines. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verifiable consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

7. Changes to This Policy

SLCA reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will post the revised policy on this page and update it accordingly. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.