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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 22, 2025

HeartSpace Arts Center (“HeartSpace,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you visit heartspacearts.org, engage with our programs, make donations, or communicate with us.

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with HeartSpace Arts Center, you may voluntarily provide:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Donation and payment information
  • Program registration details
  • Volunteer or sponsor information
  • Messages or inquiries sent through contact forms

b. Information About Youth Participants

For youth programs, we may collect limited information necessary for participation, safety, and communication, such as:

  • Child’s name and age
  • Parent/guardian contact information
  • Emergency contact information

We collect only what is necessary and handle youth information with heightened care and confidentiality.

c. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

This information helps us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and improve our website and programs
  • Process donations and payments
  • Communicate about programs, events, and opportunities
  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Manage volunteers, sponsors, and participants
  • Comply with legal and nonprofit obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. Donations and Payment Processing

Donations made through our website are processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card or payment information on our servers. These providers are responsible for handling your payment information securely according to their own privacy policies.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share information only:

  • With trusted service providers who help us operate our website and programs (e.g., payment processors, email services)
  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of HeartSpace Arts Center or others

All partners are expected to respect confidentiality and data protection.

5. Youth Privacy

Protecting children’s privacy is extremely important to us. We:

  • Collect minimal information required for participation
  • Use youth information only for program-related purposes
  • Do not sell or publicly share youth data

Parents or guardians may request access, correction, or deletion of their child’s information at any time.

6. Cookies and Analytics

HeartSpace Arts Center may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Improve site functionality
  • Understand visitor behavior
  • Track basic website analytics

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. While no system is 100% secure, we strive to use best practices appropriate for a nonprofit organization.

8. Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request corrections or updates
  • Opt out of email communications at any time
  • Request deletion of your information where legally permissible

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

9. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

HeartSpace Arts Center

📧 Email: admin@heartspacearts.org

🌐 Website: https://heartspacearts.org