Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 3/17/2026

Hemet Valley Art Association, Inc. (“HVAA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, at our gallery, and through our programs, events, memberships, classes, workshops, scholarships, and other activities.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, when we may share it, and what choices you have.

1. Who We Are

Hemet Valley Art Association, Inc.
144 N. Harvard St.
P.O. Box 541
Hemet, CA 92546
Phone: (951) 652-4592
Website: https://www.hemetvalleyart.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Membership information

  • Class or workshop inquiry information

  • Scholarship-related inquiry information

  • Donation or event support information

  • Any other information you choose to submit through forms, email, phone calls, or in person

We may also collect limited website usage information automatically, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of visits

  • Referring website information

  • Cookie and similar tracking information

3. How We Use Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests

  • Process memberships and renewals

  • Communicate about classes, workshops, events, exhibitions, scholarships, and gallery activities

  • Send newsletters or updates you request

  • Process donations or event-related support

  • Maintain our records and operate our nonprofit organization

  • Improve our website, communications, and visitor experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Membership, Donor, and Supporter Privacy

HVAA values the trust of its members, donors, and supporters.

We do not sell or rent donor, member, or mailing list information to outside parties.

We may share information with service providers that help us operate our website, communications, payment processing, or administrative functions, but only as needed for those purposes.

If you make a donation, become a member, or otherwise support HVAA, we may use your information to process your transaction, acknowledge your support, maintain internal records, and communicate with you about HVAA activities and opportunities.

5. Newsletter and Communications

If you sign up to receive newsletters or updates, we may use your contact information to send you organizational news, event information, class and workshop announcements, fundraising updates, and related communications.

You may unsubscribe from email communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email, if available, or by contacting us directly.

6. Classes, Workshops, Scholarships, and Events

If you contact us about classes, workshops, scholarships, exhibitions, or events, we may collect the information you provide in order to respond to you, manage registrations or inquiries, and communicate relevant details.

If you submit information on behalf of a child or student, please provide only the information necessary for the inquiry or participation.

7. Children’s Privacy

HVAA encourages parents and guardians to be involved in any online activity involving minors.

Our website is not intended for children under 13 to submit personal information independently. If personal information relating to a child under 13 is submitted, it should be submitted by a parent or legal guardian.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information directly to us without parental involvement, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete the information when required.

8. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support site functionality, understand website traffic, and improve user experience.

Some cookies may be placed by Squarespace or other third-party services used to operate the website. You can generally control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services, including social media platforms, embedded content providers, or other external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

HVAA may also use third-party vendors or service providers to help operate the website, host content, process transactions, deliver communications, or support administrative functions. Those providers may have access to information only as needed to perform services on our behalf.

10. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

  • With website, payment, email, or administrative service providers that assist us in operating HVAA

  • When required by law, court order, or legal process

  • When necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, or operations of HVAA or others

  • In connection with organizational recordkeeping, accounting, or compliance obligations

11. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including organizational operations, legal compliance, recordkeeping, and resolving disputes.

13. Your Choices

You may contact us to:

  • Request that we update or correct your information

  • Ask to be removed from certain communications

  • Ask questions about how your information is used

We will make reasonable efforts to honor your request, subject to legal, administrative, and operational requirements.

14. California Privacy Notice

HVAA is a nonprofit organization and is not a for-profit business selling consumer data. However, we believe in transparency and responsible stewardship of personal information.

California residents who have questions about their personal information or this Privacy Policy may contact us using the information below.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to request an update to your information, please contact:

Hemet Valley Art Association, Inc.
144 N. Harvard St.
P.O. Box 541
Hemet, CA 92546
Phone: (951) 652-4592
Website: https://www.hemetvalleyart.com