Privacy Policy

Introduction

Ballet for Youth (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website balletforyouth.org and is committed to protecting your privacy. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are dedicated to supporting dance students in the Spokane area by offering performance opportunities, financial assistance, and educational programs. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information, especially in connection with our website, fundraising efforts, and communication channels, including email and SMS.

Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information:

1. Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other details you provide when registering for events, donating, or participating in Ballet for Youth programs.
2. Automatically Collected Data: When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, and website usage data through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
3. Financial Data: When you make a donation or pay for event tickets, we may collect payment information, such as credit card details or bank account numbers, which are processed securely by our third-party payment processors.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information in the following ways:

• Program and Event Participation: To manage and communicate about Ballet for Youth programs, events, and performances like the annual Nutcracker.
• Donations and Fundraising: To process donations and sponsorships, send receipts, and provide information about fundraising efforts.
• Communication: To send updates, newsletters, event invitations, and other relevant information about Ballet for Youth via email, SMS, or direct mail.
• Improvement: To enhance the functionality of our website and ensure a better user experience.
• Compliance and Security: To comply with legal obligations and protect the security of your data.

SMS Messaging & Consent

By providing your phone number, you consent to receive SMS updates from Ballet for Youth related to events, programs, and fundraising campaigns. You can opt-out of receiving these messages at any time by replying “STOP” to any SMS message you receive from us or by contacting us directly.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information in limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers to help us operate our website, process donations, or send communications.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to and correct any personal information we hold about you.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from email or SMS communications at any time by following the instructions in the message or contacting us.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about how you use our website. This helps us understand user preferences and improve our services. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Spam and Abuse Protection (Cloudflare Turnstile)

We use Cloudflare Turnstile to protect the forms on our website, such as donations, sponsorships, volunteer sign-ups, and audition registrations, from spam and automated abuse. Turnstile runs in the background and may collect information about your browser, device, and connection to confirm that a real person is using the form. This information is processed by Cloudflare, Inc. in accordance with the Cloudflare Privacy Policy and the Cloudflare Turnstile Privacy Addendum.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: contact@balletforyouth.org