PRATT FINE ARTS CENTER PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 1/22/2026 

Pratt Fine Arts Center (“Pratt,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a Washington nonprofit organization committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information obtained through our website and related online services. 

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. 

PRIVACY SUMMARY (SHORT VERSION) 

  • Pratt Fine Arts Center collects personal information when you register for classes or events, process donations or purchases, or communicate with us. 
  • "Personal information” means information that indentifies, relates to, describes, or can reasonably be linked to an identifiable individual.  
  • We do not sell or rent personal information. 
  • Information is shared only with trusted service providers (such as payment processors and registration platforms) or when required by law. 
  • We use reasonable security measures to protect your information. 
  • You may opt out of marketing emails at any time and request access to or deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal requirements.  
A link to the full Privacy Policy should appear wherever this summary is posted. 

INFORMATION WE COLLECT 

Information you voluntarily provide may include:

  • Name 
  • Email address 
  • Mailing address 
  • Phone number 
  • Payment information (for donations, memberships, classes, events, or purchases) 
  • Emergency contact information (for programs or classes) 
  • Information submitted through forms, registrations, surveys, or inquiries

Information automatically collected may include: 

  • IP address 
  • Browser type and device information 
  • Operating system 
  • Pages visited and time spent 
  • Referring websites 
  • Cookies and similar technologies 
  • This information is used for website functionality, analytics, and security. 

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use information we collect to: 

  • Provide and administer classes, programs, events, and services 
  • Process donations, memberships, and purchases 
  • Communicate with you about registrations, schedules, and organizational updates 
  • Send newsletters, fundraising communications, and promotional messages (you may opt out) 
  • Improve our programs, services, and website 
  • Maintain internal records and financial compliance 
  • Protect the security and integrity of our systems 
  • Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations 

 
HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

Pratt Fine Arts Center does not sell or rent personal information.

We may share information only: 

  • With service providers that assist us with operations (such as payment processors, registration platforms, email services, and website hosting) 
  • To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or lawful government requests 
  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of Pratt, our community, or others 
  • With your consent, where required. 
  • Service providers are authorized to use personal information only as necessary to perform services for Pratt and are required to protect it. 


PAYMENT PROCESSING 

Online donations and purchases are processed through third-party payment processors. Pratt does not store full credit card numbers. Payment processors comply with applicable security standards, including the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), and handle payment information in accordance with their own privacy policies. 

COOKIES AND ANALYTICS AND ADVERTISING
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We may use third-party analytics and advertising tools, including the LinkedIn Insight Tag and similar technologies, to understand how visitors use our website, measure the effectiveness of our communications, and support outreach and fundraising efforts. These tools may collect information such as IP address, device identifiers, browser information, and pages visited. 
 
You may be able to control or opt out of certain cookies or targeted advertising through your browser settings or through opt-out tools provided by advertising platforms. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality. 

EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS
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If you provide your email address, we may send you administrative messages as well as newsletters, fundraising communications, or other organizational updates. You may opt out of marketing or fundraising emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in those messages. 

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY 
Pratt does not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without a parent or guardian’s consent. If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected without consent, we will promptly delete it. Parents or guardians may contact us to review or request deletion of such information. 

DATA SECURITY 
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. While no system can guarantee absolute security, we take appropriate steps to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. 

DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION 

In the event of a data breach involving personal information, Pratt Fine Arts Center will comply with applicable federal and Washington State laws, including Washington’s data breach notification requirements. 

If a breach occurs that is reasonably likely to compromise the security, confidentiality, or integrity of personal information, we will provide notice to affected individuals and, when required, to the Washington State Attorney General’s Office, within the timeframes and in the manner required by law. 
Notifications may include a description of the incident, the type of information involved, steps we are taking to protect our systems, and actions individuals can take to protect themselves. 

DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal and accounting requirements, and support legitimate organizational operations. 

YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
 
Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to: 
Request access to personal information we hold about you 
Request correction of inaccurate information 
Request deletion of certain information, subject to legal obligations 
Opt out of marketing communications 
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below. We will respond in accordance with applicable law. 

EXTERNAL LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Pratt is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. 

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. 

CONTACT INFORMATION 

Pratt Fine Arts Center 
1902 South Main Street 
Seattle, WA 98144 
info @ pratt . org 
206.328.2200