Effective Date: September 2, 2025

State Street Ballet (“SSB,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values the trust of our donors, patrons, students, and audiences. We are committed to protecting the privacy of the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you engage with our website, performances, programs, and donor activities.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information in the following ways:

• Donors & Patrons: Name, mailing address, email, phone number, payment information (processed securely but not stored by us), and giving history.

• Ticket buyers and students: Registration or ticketing information, including contact details and payment information (processed securely but not stored by us).

• Automatically via our website: IP address, browser type, device details, and browsing activity (through cookies or analytics tools).

• From trusted third-party partners such as ticketing services, fundraising platforms, or payment processors, in compliance with their privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations, ticket purchases, and class registrations.

• Send receipts, acknowledgments, and tax documentation.

• Communicate with you about performances, special events, and opportunities to support our mission.

• Invite you to donor and patron events, and provide updates on how your contributions make an impact.

• Recognize your generosity in programs, annual reports, and donor listings (unless you request anonymity).

• Improve our website, services, and patron experience.

• Comply with legal, financial, and tax requirements.

3. Donor and Patron Communications

As a valued supporter, you may receive communications from us including:

• Newsletters, season announcements, and event invitations.

• Fundraising appeals and patron program updates.

• Recognition opportunities and special reports on the impact of your giving.

You may opt out of any non-essential communications at any time by following the “unsubscribe” link in an email or by contacting us directly.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it only with:

• Service providers (such as ticketing platforms, payment processors, email services, or data storage providers) who help us operate.

• Collaborating arts organizations or venues when required for joint performances or donor recognition, under confidentiality agreements.

• Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to understand visitor behavior and improve your online experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features may not work properly.

6. Your Choices

You may:

• Opt out of marketing or fundraising emails at any time.

• Request to remain anonymous in donor acknowledgments.

• Update or correct your personal information by contacting us.

• Request deletion of your personal data (not just email unsubscribes), subject to legal and financial record-keeping requirements.

7. Data Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. If you have a board member or advisor with legal expertise, we recommend reviewing this policy with them as an extra measure of assurance.

10. Contact Us

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

State Street Ballet
2285 Las Positas Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

(805) 563-3262 | info@statestreetballet.com