Updated: 11/13/2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to spivaarts.org. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled safely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website spivaarts.org (the “Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information from you:
· Payment Information: To process transactions securely (note: we use secure third-party payment processors).
· Name: To personalize our services and communications.
· Email Address: For communication and account purposes.
· Phone Number: For contact and verification purposes.
· Allergy Information: To ensure safety and provide appropriate accommodations.
· Date of Birth: To verify age and provide age-appropriate services.
· Parent/Guardian Name: If applicable, for minors using our services.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
· To Process Transactions: Including payment and order fulfillment.
· To Communicate with You: Sending updates, confirmations, and promotional materials (if you opted in).
· To Improve Our Services: Enhancing our website and customer service.
· To Verify Identity: Ensuring the accuracy and security of accounts.
· To Comply with Legal Obligations: As required by applicable laws and regulations.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small files saved on your device when you visit our site. They help us enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and improving how our site works.
We use essential cookies, performance cookies, and functional cookies. Essential cookies are necessary for our Site to function properly, and without these cookies, certain features may not work. Performance cookies help us understand how you use our Site, allowing us
to improve its functionality. Functional cookies remember your choices, such as language settings or login information, to provide a more personalized experience.
Cookies are used to improve your experience by remembering your settings and preferences. They also help us analyze how visitors use our Site so we can make it better. Additionally, cookies play a role in keeping our Site secure by protecting it and your data.
You can manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, but this may affect how well our Site functions for you. Instructions for managing cookies can be found for different browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for approximately 30 days to fulfill the purposes described above. After this period, your information will be securely deleted or anonymized, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
· Service Providers: Third-party vendors that assist us in processing payments, fulfilling orders, or improving our services, who are bound by confidentiality agreements.
· Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights and the rights of others.
8. Your Choices
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You may also opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions in those communications or contacting us directly.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
George A. Spiva Center for the Arts 212 W. 7th St. Joplin, MO 64801 417.623.0183 spiva@spivaarts.org
