Privacy & Terms of Use

 

Effective Date: 01/01/2025

Privacy Policy

Stissing Center for Arts & Culture (“Stissing Center”, "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with us, including when you visit our venue, attend our events, or engage with us online.

1. Information We Collect

From time to time, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Contact Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address, provided when you sign up for newsletters, purchase tickets, or participate in events.

  • Payment Information: When you purchase tickets or make donations, we may collect payment details through secure third-party payment processors.

  • Event Participation Details: Information about events you attend or express interest in.

  • Social Media Data: Information shared through interactions with our social media channels.

  • Online Activity Data: Data collected via cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies when you visit our website, including IP addresses, browser type, and browsing behavior.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Marketing Communications: To send updates, event announcements, newsletters, and promotional materials.

  • Customer Service: To respond to inquiries and provide assistance.

  • Event Management: To facilitate ticket purchases, event registration, and attendance.

  • Personalized Advertising: To deliver targeted advertisements on social media and other online platforms.

  • Website Improvement: To analyze website traffic and enhance user experience.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third-party partners who assist us in operations, such as email marketing platforms, payment processors, and event management services.

  • Social Media Platforms: For targeted advertising and analytics.

  • Legal Authorities: When required to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

4. Your Choices and Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access and Correction: Request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if necessary.

  • Unsubscribe: Opt out of receiving marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting us directly.

  • Cookie Preferences: Adjust your browser settings to manage cookies and tracking technologies.

  • Data Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

5. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website and communications may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Children’s Privacy

Stissing Center does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised effective date.

Terms of Use

Welcome to The Stissing Center’s website ("Website") and services ("Services"). By accessing or using our Website or Services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Website or Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Website or Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. These Terms constitute a binding agreement between you and The Stissing Center.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website and Services only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Website. Prohibited behavior includes but is not limited to:

  • Engaging in unauthorized access to the Website or any related systems.

  • Using the Website for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of The Stissing Center or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without prior written permission.

4. Event Tickets and Purchases

All ticket purchases, event registrations, or donations made through the Website are subject to the following:

  • Accuracy: You agree to provide accurate and complete information when making purchases.

  • Refund Policy: Ticket sales and donations may be subject to specific refund policies, which will be disclosed at the time of purchase.

  • Payment Processing: Payments are handled by third-party processors, and we are not responsible for their practices. Please review their terms and privacy policies.

5. User-Generated Content

If you submit content to us (e.g., comments, reviews, or photos), you grant The Stissing Center a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with our operations. You warrant that any content you submit does not infringe on third-party rights.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Stissing Center is not liable for any damages arising out of or related to your use of the Website or Services, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience, and we do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites. Access such websites at your own risk.

8. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Website and Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand our data collection, use, and sharing practices.

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms on our Website. Your continued use of the Website or Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Dutchess County, New York.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use statement and anything contained hererin, please contact our Administrative office at:

2981 Church Street
Pine Plains, NY 12567

By postal mail:
P.O. Box 1024
Pine Plains, NY 12567

By email: info@thestissingcenter.org

Or, by phone: (518) 771-3340

By engaging with Stissing Center and using our Website or Services, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use statement.