Perkins Center for the Arts Privacy Policy

Perkins Center for the Arts (“Perkins,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of our website visitors (“you” or “your”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from visitors to our website, perkinsarts.org (the “Website”), how we use that information, and how we protect it.

Information We Collect

We collect two types of information on our Website:

  • Personally Identifiable Information (PII): This is information that can be used to identify you as an individual, such as your name, email address, phone number, or mailing address. We only collect PII that you voluntarily provide to us, such as when you:

    • Register for a class or workshop.
    • Sign up for our email newsletter.
    • Make a donation.
    • Contact us with a question or comment.
  • Non-Personally Identifiable Information (Non-PII): This is information that cannot be used to identify you as an individual, such as your browsing history, IP address, device type, and operating system. We collect Non-PII automatically through the use of cookies and other tracking technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • PII:
    • To process your registration for classes or workshops.
    • To send you information about Perkins, such as upcoming events, news, and fundraising opportunities.
    • To process your donations.
    • To respond to your questions and comments.
  • Non-PII:
    • To improve the content and functionality of the Website.
    • To personalize your experience on the Website.
    • To analyze how visitors use the Website.

Sharing Your Information

We will not sell, trade, or rent your PII to any third party without your prior consent. However, we may share your PII with third-party service providers who help us operate the Website and provide services to you, such as email marketing providers and payment processors. These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and secure.

We may also disclose your PII if we are required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to comply with a court order, subpoena, or other legal process served on us, or to protect and defend the rights or property of Perkins or others.

We may share Non-PII with third-party analytics providers and advertising partners. This information is used to understand how visitors use the Website and to deliver targeted advertising.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect Non-PII about your use of the Website. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and browsing history.

You can choose to disable cookies by changing the settings on your browser. However, this may limit your ability to use certain features of the Website.

Your Choices

You have the following choices regarding your information:

  • You can opt-out of receiving our email newsletter by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email we send you.
  • You can manage your cookie preferences by changing the settings on your browser.
  • You can request access to or deletion of your PII by contacting us at create@perkinscenter.org.

Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect PII from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with PII, please contact us at create@perkinscenter.org and we will delete that information from our records.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of your information.

Links to Other Websites

The Website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by Perkins. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of other websites that you visit.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes to this Privacy Policy on the Website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at create@perkinscenter.org.

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of December 2