Privacy Policy of Ann Arbor Society for Musical Arts

Ann Arbor Society for Musical Arts is a Michigan nonprofit corporation recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, members, program participants, website visitors, and supporters.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information obtained through our website, programs, events, fundraising activities, and other interactions with our organization.

Information We Collect:
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Name
Mailing address
Email address
Telephone number
Donation information
Volunteer application information
Event registration information
Employment application information
Program participation information
Any other information you choose to provide

Financial Information:
When making donations or payments, you may provide payment card or banking information through our third-party payment processors. We do not generally store complete credit card numbers on our systems.

Automatically Collected Information:
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Operating system
Device information
Referring website
Pages viewed
Date and time of visit
Website usage statistics

How We Use Information:
We may use collected information to:

Process donations and issue tax receipts
Administer charitable programs and services
Register participants for events
Recruit and coordinate volunteers
Respond to questions and requests
Send newsletters and updates
Provide information about our mission and activities
Conduct fundraising activities
Improve website performance and user experience
Maintain organizational records
Comply with legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements

Donor Privacy Commitment
We respect the privacy of our donors.
Ann Arbor Society for Musical Arts does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share donor lists or donor personal information with outside organizations for their marketing purposes.

Donor information is used solely for:

Donation processing
Tax reporting and receipts
Stewardship activities
Organizational communications
Compliance with legal obligations

Donors may request to remain anonymous in public recognition materials.

Email Communications:
If you subscribe to our newsletter or other communications, we may send emails regarding:

Organizational news
Programs and services
Volunteer opportunities
Special events
Fundraising campaigns

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our communications or by contacting us directly.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to:

Improve website functionality
Remember user preferences
Analyze site traffic
Measure marketing effectiveness
Enhance user experience

You may configure your web browser to reject cookies. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Third-Party Service Providers:
We may use trusted third-party vendors to support our operations, including:

Donation processing services
Event registration platforms
Email communication systems
Cloud storage providers
Website hosting companies
Customer relationship management systems

These providers may access personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to protect such information appropriately.

Payment Processing:
Online donations and payments may be processed by third-party payment processors such as Stripe, PayPal, Givebutter, Bloomerang, DonorPerfect, or similar providers.
Payment information is subject to the privacy and security practices of the payment processor. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those providers.

Information Sharing:
We may disclose information:

When required by law
To comply with court orders or legal processes
To protect the rights, safety, or property of the organization or others
During audits or regulatory reviews
To service providers acting on our behalf

We do not sell personal information.

Data Security:
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Users provide information at their own risk.

Michigan Data Breach Notice:
If personal information is compromised in a manner that triggers notification requirements under applicable Michigan law, we will provide notice to affected individuals and authorities as required by law and without unreasonable delay. [legislature.mi.gov], [law.justia.com]

Social Security Numbers:
If we collect Social Security numbers for legitimate purposes such as employment, background checks, scholarship programs, or regulatory compliance, we will protect and maintain that information in accordance with applicable Michigan and federal laws. Access will be restricted to authorized personnel with a legitimate business need. [recordinglaw.com]

Children’s Privacy:
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental consent when required by law. If we learn that personal information has been collected from a child improperly, we will take reasonable steps to delete the information.

Your Privacy Choices:
You may:

Request access to personal information we maintain about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request removal from mailing or email lists
Update contact information
Ask questions regarding our privacy practices

We may retain certain information when required by law or for legitimate organizational purposes.

Retention of Information:
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

Conduct organizational operations
Fulfill legal obligations
Meet tax and accounting requirements
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements

Links to External Websites:
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.
Users should review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

Changes to This Policy:
We may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time.Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us:
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Deborah Rebeck Ash, Ann Arbor Society for Musical Arts President
734-995-4417
Drash17@yahoo.com