PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: August 13, 2026 The Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect through our website, membership activities, events, and communications; how we use that information; and the choices available to you. By using our website or providing information to The Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Information We Collect We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
Payment information may be processed by third-party payment providers. The Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia does not necessarily receive or store your complete credit card or payment account information. We may also collect limited technical information automatically when you visit our website. This may include your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring website, and the date and time of your visit. This information helps us understand how our website is used and improve its performance and content. How We Use Your Information The Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia may use your information to:
We do not sell or rent our membership or mailing lists to third parties. Email Communications If you provide your email address, we may use it to send information related to your membership, registrations, programs, events, or other activities of The Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia. You may unsubscribe from nonessential promotional or informational email communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those messages, through your member profile, or by contacting us. Certain administrative communications related to an active membership, event registration, transaction, or other request may still be necessary. Sharing of Information The Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia may share personal information with trusted service providers when necessary to operate our organization and provide services. These providers may assist us with activities such as:
These service providers are permitted to use personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to safeguard the information they receive. We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of The Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia, our members, website users, or others. Cookies and Website Technologies Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, remember preferences, understand how visitors use the site, and improve the user experience. A cookie is a small data file stored on your computer or device by your web browser. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some portions of the website. Third-party services incorporated into our website may also use cookies or similar technologies in accordance with their own privacy policies. Third-Party Websites Our website may contain links to websites operated by other organizations, businesses, or individuals. The Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of websites you visit through links on our site. Security The Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse. When sensitive information is transmitted through our website or through a third-party payment service, appropriate security measures, such as encrypted connections, may be used. No method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and therefore we cannot guarantee absolute security. Children's Privacy The Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia offers programs and activities that may include young musicians. When information about a minor is required for participation in a program, competition, event, or other activity, we seek to collect only the information reasonably necessary to administer that activity. Parents or legal guardians who have questions about information submitted on behalf of a minor may contact us. Your Choices and Information You may contact The Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia to request that we update or correct personal information that we maintain about you. You may also ask questions about how your personal information is used or request removal from nonessential mailing or email lists. Certain information may need to be retained for legitimate administrative, financial, legal, or recordkeeping purposes. Changes to This Privacy Policy The Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, programs, technology, or organizational practices. When significant changes are made, the revised policy will be posted on our website with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Contact Us If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way The Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia handles personal information, please contact us: The Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia |