Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 25, 2026

Columbia Classical Ballet respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how Columbia Classical Ballet, referred to as “we,” “our,” or “us,” collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website, contact us, register for programs, purchase tickets, make a donation, or otherwise interact with us online.

Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with Columbia Classical Ballet.

Information You Provide

You may provide information such as:

Your name
Email address
Telephone number
Mailing address
Information submitted through a contact form
Newsletter subscription information
Student, parent, or guardian information
Class registration or audition information
Donation, membership, or sponsorship information
Any other information you choose to include in a message or form

Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information through a general contact form.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, our website platform, hosting provider, and related services may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

Internet Protocol address
Browser and device type
Operating system
Referring website
Pages viewed
Date and time of your visit
General website usage and diagnostic information

This information helps us operate the website, maintain security, understand how visitors use the site, and improve its performance.

How We Use Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Respond to questions and requests
Provide information about performances, classes, auditions, and programs
Process class registrations, memberships, donations, sponsorships, and ticket-related requests
Send newsletters and organizational updates
Maintain business, financial, and attendance records
Improve our website, programs, and communications
Prevent fraud, misuse, and security incidents
Meet legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations
Protect the rights, safety, and property of Columbia Classical Ballet, our artists, students, patrons, and community

We use personal information only for purposes reasonably related to your interaction with Columbia Classical Ballet.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or request updates, we may use your email address to send information about performances, classes, auditions, special events, fundraising campaigns, and other activities.

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in an email or by contacting us directly. Transactional or administrative messages related to a registration, donation, purchase, or inquiry may still be sent when necessary.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website and its service providers may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality, remember preferences, maintain security, and understand website activity.

You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Disabling cookies may affect the operation of certain website features.

If we use an analytics service, that service may collect information about how visitors reach and use the website. Analytics information is generally used to evaluate website performance and improve the visitor experience.

Payments, Donations, and Ticket Purchases

Payments, donations, ticket purchases, and certain registrations may be processed through third-party services, such as Venmo, ticketing platforms, or registration providers.

When you leave our website to complete a transaction, the third party’s privacy policy and terms apply. Columbia Classical Ballet does not receive or store your complete payment card or bank account credentials when a transaction is processed entirely through a third-party platform. We may receive information needed to confirm and record the transaction, such as your name, contact information, transaction amount, and payment status.

How We Share Information

Columbia Classical Ballet does not sell or rent personal information.

We may share information with:

Website hosting, maintenance, and security providers
Email and newsletter providers
Registration, ticketing, payment, and donation platforms
Contractors or professional advisers who assist Columbia Classical Ballet
Government agencies or other parties when required by law
Appropriate parties when necessary to protect Columbia Classical Ballet, our community, or the public

Service providers receive only the information reasonably necessary to perform services for Columbia Classical Ballet and are expected to handle that information appropriately.

Third-Party Websites and Embedded Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, ticketing services, registration systems, donation platforms, videos, maps, or other embedded content.

These services may collect information independently and may use cookies or tracking technologies. Columbia Classical Ballet does not control the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external service before providing personal information.

Information Concerning Children

Columbia Classical Ballet serves children and families through its school and educational programs. However, this website is intended for use by parents, guardians, adult students, patrons, and other adults.

Children under 13 should not submit personal information through the website without the involvement and permission of a parent or legal guardian. Parents and guardians should complete registrations, inquiries, and other online forms on behalf of young children.

If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information to us without appropriate parental involvement, please contact us so we can review and, when appropriate, delete the information.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, maintain appropriate organizational and financial records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with legal obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

No website, email system, or electronic transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You provide information electronically at your own risk.

Your Choices

You may contact Columbia Classical Ballet to:

Update or correct personal information
Request removal from a mailing list
Ask what personal information we maintain about you
Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal and recordkeeping requirements
Ask questions about our privacy practices

We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our website, programs, or service providers change. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or requests concerning this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Columbia Classical Ballet
610 Harden Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29205

Phone: (803) 990-2345
Email: info@columbiaclassicalballet.com