Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 21, 2026

Santa Cruz Dance Theater (“SCDT,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting santacruzdancetheater.org.

Information We Collect

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

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address (if provided)

  • Any information you submit through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, donation forms, volunteer inquiries, auditions, or event registrations.

We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of your visit

  • Referring website

This information helps us improve our website and better understand how visitors use it.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Provide information about performances, events, and programs

  • Send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed

  • Process donations or event registrations

  • Improve our website and visitor experience

  • Meet legal or regulatory obligations

We will only send marketing emails to individuals who have chosen to receive them. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in our emails.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze website traffic, and enhance user experience.

You can configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, some portions of the website may not function properly.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers to operate portions of our website and services, including:

  • Website hosting

  • Email marketing

  • Donation processing

  • Event registration

  • Website analytics (such as Google Analytics)

These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to protect your information.

Please note that if you make a donation through a third-party payment processor, your payment information is collected and processed directly by that provider. Santa Cruz Dance Theater does not store your credit card information.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may disclose information only:

  • To service providers assisting us in operating our organization

  • When required by law

  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of Santa Cruz Dance Theater or others

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to safeguard the personal information we collect. While no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, we strive to use commercially reasonable safeguards.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can remove it.

Your Choices

You may contact us at any time to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information where applicable

  • Unsubscribe from marketing communications

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Contact Us

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

Santa Cruz Dance Theater

Email: conrad@santacruzdancetheater.org

Website: https://www.santacruzdancetheater.org