Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Treasure Coast Photography Center, Inc.
Effective Date:January 1, 2025

By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. 

Treasure Coast Photography Center, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you engage with our organization, website, and programs.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with us:

Personal Information:

• Name, address, phone number, and email address
• Payment information for donations or membership fees (processed securely by third-party payment providers)
• Membership details and preferences

Submitted Content:

• Photographs, videos, or other creative content you share for events, exhibits, or educational purposes
• Comments, testimonials, or feedback you voluntarily provide

Technical Information:

• Website usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited) through cookies and analytics tools

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Process memberships, donations, and event registrations
• Communicate with you about upcoming events, programs, and news
• Display submitted images in exhibitions, publications, or promotional materials (with proper attribution when applicable)
• Improve our website and programs based on user engagement
• Comply with legal and tax obligations as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. While we strive to keep your information secure, no method of transmission over the internet is completely foolproof.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share information in the following cases:

• With service providers (e.g., payment processors, email services) to operate our organization efficiently
• If required by law or to protect our rights and property
• With your explicit consent for special features such as exhibitions, publications, or social media promotions

5. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

• Request access, corrections, or deletion of your personal data
• Opt out of promotional emails by following the “unsubscribe” link
• Limit or withdraw consent for how we use your submitted images

6. Use of Photographs & Media

By submitting images to Treasure Coast Photography Center, you grant us non-exclusive rights to display, share, or publish them for educational, promotional, and community-building purposes. We will always credit photographers when possible. If you wish to revoke consent for a specific image, please contact us.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website or communications may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with the revised date.