Effective Date: DRAFT August 24, 2025
The Stamford Chorale (“TSC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, patrons, donors, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information in the following ways:
- Membership & Participation: When you join as a singer or volunteer, we may collect your name, contact details, emergency contact information, voice part, and attendance records.
- Donations & Ticket Sales: When you donate or purchase tickets, we collect information such as your name, email address, mailing address, and payment details (processed securely by third-party providers; we do not store credit card numbers).
- Communications: When you subscribe to our mailing list, complete a form, or contact us, we collect your name, email, and any other details you provide.
- Website & Online Tools: Like many websites, we may collect non-identifiable information (e.g., IP address, browser type, and pages visited) for analytics and site performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Communicate with you about concerts, rehearsals, events, and updates.
- Process ticket sales, donations, and membership dues.
- Maintain membership and donor records for operational and financial purposes.
- Send newsletters and promotional information (with opt-out options).
- Improve our programs, outreach, and website.
- Comply with legal, tax, and reporting obligations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
3. Sharing of Information
We respect your privacy. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may share your information only with:
- Service Providers: Third parties who process payments, manage email lists, ticketing, or provide technology services on our behalf.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Choices
- You can unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link or contacting us directly.
- You may request to review, update, or delete your personal information by emailing us at info@thestamfordchorale.org
- Members may request that certain personal details (phone, email, address) not be shared in directories or internal communications.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our programs are intended for adults and older students. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
7. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., ticketing services, partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.
9. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
The Stamford Chorale
Email: [info@thestamfordchorale.org]