Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 2025/09/30
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (“CAA,” “we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our website, www.culturalartsalliance.com (the “Site”).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information You Provide
When you sign up for updates, join as a member, donate, or make a purchase, we collect your name, email address, phone number, billing/shipping address, and other details necessary to complete your request.
When you create or update a member profile, we may collect information you choose to provide, such as contact details and membership preferences.
Payment Information
Payments are processed securely through Stripe, PayPal, and Wix Payments.
CAA does not store or have access to your full credit card information.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or become a member, we may use your email address to send updates, event information, and membership renewal notices. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
Automatically Collected Information
We use Google Analytics to collect non-personal data such as pages visited, browser type, and device information. This helps us improve our website and services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Manage memberships, donations, and event registrations
Process payments securely
Communicate with you about news, events, and membership updates
Improve our website and member services
Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing of Information
We may share your information with:
Service providers and partners who help operate our Site, process payments, and send communications (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Wix Payments, email marketing platforms).
Legal authorities when required by law.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies & Analytics
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to provide functionality and collect analytics.
Cookies may be necessary for login sessions, membership features, and donations.
You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features of the Site may not work properly.
Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors use our Site. You can opt out of Google Analytics with this browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
5. Your Choices & Rights
Email Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.
Account Updates: Members may update their profile information by logging into their account or contacting us directly.
Data Requests: To request access, correction, or deletion of your information, please contact us at the email below.
6. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information through encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no system is 100% secure.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as needed to manage memberships, donations, and communications, or as required by law.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” above reflects the latest version.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County
BAYOU ARTS CENTER
105 Hogtown Bayou Lane
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459
