Effective Date: July 29, 2025

Gifford Academy for Performing Arts (“GAPA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information through our website, donation forms, and other communications.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, payment details (via secure third-party processors), etc.
• Non-Personal Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, pages visited, and other data collected via cookies or analytics tools.
• Communications: Emails, form submissions, and inquiries sent through our website or email.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and acknowledge donations
• Send receipts and year-end giving summaries
• Communicate updates, newsletters, and event invitations
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Improve our website, programs, and services

3. Donor Privacy

GAPA is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors.
We do not sell, trade, or share donor information with any third parties for marketing or fundraising purposes.

Specifically:

• We do not share donor names, addresses, emails, or giving histories.
• We only use donor information to process donations, communicate directly, and comply with tax/legal obligations.
• Donors may opt out of receiving promotional emails at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” or contacting us directly.

If you have any questions or requests related to your donor information, please contact us at [email protected].

4. Third-Party Services

We use secure third-party vendors (such as payment processors and email platforms) to handle donations and communications. These vendors only have access to your information as needed to perform their services and are not permitted to use it for other purposes.

5. Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar tracking tools to improve your browsing experience and analyze traffic. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect certain site features.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or misuse.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

8. Your Choices

You may request to:

• Review or update your personal information
• Opt out of future communications
• Delete your data (unless we are required to retain it for legal or financial reporting)

To make a request, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or how your information is used, please contact:

Gifford Academy for Performing Arts
3850 20th Street, #6, Vero Beach, FL 32960
[email protected]
P: (772) 213-3007