Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Aug 16th, 2025

Orlando Youth Chamber Ensembles (“OYCE,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website (www.oyce.org), participate in our programs, or otherwise engage with our organization.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information:
  Names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses submitted through registration forms, donations, volunteer sign-ups, and newsletters.
• Student & Parent Information:
  Student age, school affiliation, instrument, and emergency contact details provided during program registration.
• Financial Information:
  Payment details (e.g., credit/debit card information) submitted through our secure payment processors.
• Technical Information:
  Non-identifiable data such as IP addresses, browser type, and cookies for website functionality and analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Register students and manage participation in OYCE ensembles, workshops, and events.
• Communicate with parents, students, donors, and volunteers about programs, rehearsals, performances, and organizational updates.
• Process payments and donations securely.
• Comply with applicable nonprofit, grant, and financial reporting requirements.
• Improve our website, programs, and outreach.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email systems) who help us operate our programs and communications.
• When required by law, legal proceedings, or to protect the safety and rights of OYCE, its participants, or the public.
• With grant funders or partner organizations in aggregated or anonymized form (never personally identifiable) to demonstrate community impact.

4. Data Protection

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

5. Children’s Privacy

As a youth-serving nonprofit, protecting children’s information is a priority. We only collect student data provided by parents/guardians for participation in OYCE programs. We do not knowingly collect information directly from children under 13 without parental consent.

6. Your Rights & Choices

You may:

• Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information.
• Opt out of receiving promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us at info@oyce.org.
• Limit cookies through your browser settings.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., partners, event venues, ticketing services). OYCE is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

Orlando Youth Chamber Ensembles (OYCE)

📧 info@oyce.org

📞 (407) 765-6990