Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 15, 2025
Seattle Chamber Music Society (“SCMS”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, https://www.seattlechambermusic.org (the “Site”).
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you interact with us — such as signing up for our newsletter, registering for events, or making a donation — you may voluntarily provide personal information such as:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
Please note: If you make a donation or purchase tickets, your payment is processed securely through third-party services. We do not store or have access to your credit card information.
Automatically Collected Information
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect certain information automatically when you visit our Site. This may include:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Pages visited and time spent on our Site
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Referring website addresses
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Send updates about SCMS events, news, and activities
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Respond to inquiries or support requests
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Improve the performance and user experience of our Site
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Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior
Analytics Tools
We use third-party analytics tools to better understand how users interact with our Site. These may include email platforms (like Mailchimp), payment processors, CRM systems (such as PatronManager), and ticketing services.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics helps us track visitor activity and traffic trends. You can learn more about how Google handles data in Google’s Privacy Policy.
Microsoft Clarity
Microsoft Clarity allows us to visualize user interactions (such as clicks and scrolls) for usability improvements. For more information, visit the Microsoft Privacy Statement.
These services use cookies and similar technologies to collect data. You can opt out or manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., for ticketing, email communications) to help us operate our services — all under strict confidentiality agreements.
Your Choices
You have control over your personal information:
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Email Communications: You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link at the bottom of each message.
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Cookies: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
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Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking with this browser add-on.
Data Security
We take appropriate measures to safeguard your personal information and keep it secure. While no system can be guaranteed completely secure, we are committed to maintaining reasonable protections to ensure your data is handled responsibly.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” above. Your continued use of our Site means you accept those changes.
Contact Us
If you would like to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, please contact us at [email protected] with “Data Privacy Request” in the subject line.