Effective Date: October 28, 2025
Last Updated October 28, 2025

Beach Cities Symphony (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide through our website, [insert website URL], and other interactions with us — including donations, event registrations, and communications.

1. Information We Collect
We collect information to help us communicate with you, process donations, and improve our outreach and operations.

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
Contact information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Donation details: payment information (processed securely by our payment provider), donation amount, and giving history.
Event and newsletter sign-ups: if you register for concerts, volunteer activities, or mailing lists.
Messages or inquiries: when you contact us by email or through our website.

b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain data may be collected automatically, such as:
Your IP address, browser type, and device details.
Pages visited, time spent on our site, and referral sources.
Cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance and analytics. You can control cookie settings in your browser preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information to: Communicate with you about concerts, events, and news. Process donations, sponsorships, or ticket reservations. Send newsletters, updates, or fundraising appeals (if you’ve opted in). Recognize donors in programs or publications (with your consent). Comply with legal, tax, and reporting obligations. Improve our website and audience engagement.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited information only in these situations: With trusted service providers: companies that assist with payment processing, email distribution, event management, or website hosting. These vendors are required to keep your data secure and use it only for authorized purposes.For legal compliance: if required by law, regulation, or valid legal process. With your consent: if you have authorized us to share your information for a specific reason.

4. Donor Privacy Policy

Beach Cities Symphony deeply values the trust of our supporters. We maintain a strict Donor Privacy Policy as part of our commitment to ethical fundraising and transparency.

a. Confidentiality of Donor Information
We collect and maintain personal information about our donors — such as name, contact details, donation history, and payment information — solely for the purpose of processing gifts, providing receipts, and communicating with donors about symphony activities.

b. Our Pledge
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share donor names or personal information with any other organization. We do not send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations. Donor information is used only by authorized personnel for legitimate symphony purposes.

c. Donor Recognition
We may publicly recognize donors (e.g., in concert programs or reports) unless a donor requests to remain anonymous. Donors wishing anonymity may contact us at any time.

d. Secure Transactions
All online and mailed donations are processed using secure methods. Credit card and payment data are handled through reputable third-party processors and are not stored on our servers.

e. Opt-Out
Donors may request to be removed from mailing lists or communications by contacting us at at Beach Cities Symphony Association | PO Box 6215 | Torrance, CA 90504 | 424-209-2989 | askus@beachcitiessymphony.org.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or misuse. While no system is completely secure, we take steps to ensure your data is treated carefully and respectfully.

6. Your Choices

You may: Unsubscribe from email lists at any time using the “unsubscribe” link or by contacting us directly. Request access or deletion of your information by emailing us. Manage cookies through your browser settings.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us so we can remove it.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may link to external sites (such as ticketing platforms or social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of our website after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our Donor Privacy Policy, please contact us: Beach Cities Symphony
Email: Askus@beachcitiessymphony.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 6215
Phone: 424-209-7989
Website: beachcitiessymphony.org