Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 1st, 2025
Last Updated: August 31st, 2025

Phelps Arts Center values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website phelpsartscenter.org. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please do not use our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:

Personal Information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, billing/shipping address, or account details.
Usage Data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and activity on our site (pages visited, time spent, etc.).
Cookies and Tracking Technologies to enhance user experience, analyze trends, and improve site performance.

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the collected information to:

Provide, operate, and improve our website and services.
Process transactions and send order confirmations.
Respond to inquiries, support requests, or feedback.
Send updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (you may opt out).
Monitor site usage and detect/prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity.
Comply with legal obligations under New York law, including the SHIELD Act regarding data security.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

Service Providers that help us operate the website (payment processors, hosting, analytics, email delivery, etc.).
Legal Requirements if we are required to disclose information to comply with law, regulation, or legal process.
Business Transfers if our company merges, sells assets, or undergoes reorganization.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information, consistent with the New York SHIELD Act. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights & Choices

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

Access and update your personal information.
Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal and contractual obligations).
Opt out of marketing communications.
Manage cookies and tracking preferences via your browser settings.

6. Third-Party Links

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

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

8. 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 “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Us

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

Phelps Arts Center

15 Church Street Phelps, New York, 14532
phelpsartcenter@outlook.com
585-748-1649