Privacy Policy
Williamsburg Arts Council Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 10/25/2024
The Williamsburg Arts Council ("we," "us," "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you interact with our website. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you when you:
Visit our website
Subscribe to our newsletter
Complete a form, such as scholarship applications
Contact us directly
The types of information we collect include:
Personal Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, operating system, and browsing behavior collected automatically through cookies and other tracking technologies.
2. Use of Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
To provide, operate, and improve our website and services
To communicate with you regarding updates, events, or other relevant information
To process scholarship applications
For marketing and advertising purposes, including Google Ads
To analyze website usage through Google Analytics to improve user experience
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Improve website functionality
Personalize content
Analyze traffic through Google Analytics
Display relevant advertisements via Google Ads
Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to recognize your browser and capture certain information. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may limit your ability to use some features of our website.
4. Google Ads and Google Analytics
We use Google Ads and Google Analytics to help us understand how users engage with our website and to show relevant ads to users. These services collect information such as:
Your IP address
Browser type
Pages visited
Duration on each page
Google may use this information to personalize ads based on your interests. You can manage your Google Ad Settings here and opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following situations:
With service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., Google)
To comply with legal obligations or in response to lawful requests
To protect our rights or the rights of others
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us to remove it.
9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website. Please review this policy periodically for any updates.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Williamsburg Arts Council
Email: WAC23187@gmail.com
Address: Williamsburg Arts Council, 141 Little John Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, USA
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.