Genesis Children’s Theatre Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 18, 2025

Genesis Children’s Theatre (“We”, “Us”, or “Our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use our website https://genesischildrenstheatre.org (“Service”) and the rights you have over your information. By using our Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information when you interact with us, including:

  • Name, email address, phone number, mailing address

  • Account information (if you register on the website)

  • SMS/text message opt-in information

  • Information from donations, bookings, classes, or event registrations

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about your interaction with our website, such as:

  • IP address, browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Device type and operating system

  • Other diagnostic data

Comments and Media

  • When you leave comments, we collect your comment, IP address, browser information, and optionally your email and website.

  • Uploaded images may contain location metadata (EXIF). We recommend removing this before upload.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

  • Necessary Cookies – Essential for site functionality (login, authentication)

  • Functionality Cookies – Remember preferences like language or login

  • Cookies for Comments – Optional, store your name/email for future comments

You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.

Embedded Content

Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those sites. They may collect data about you and use cookies or tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your data for purposes including:

  • Providing and maintaining our services, programs, and events

  • Managing accounts, registrations, and bookings

  • Sending updates, notifications, or SMS/text messages for classes, appointments, and events

  • Responding to inquiries or requests

  • Analyzing website usage to improve our services

  • Marketing and promotional purposes (only if you have opted in)

3. SMS/Text Messaging Terms

By opting into our SMS service:

  • You will receive messages related to bookings, class reminders, and appointments.

  • You can opt out at any time by texting STOP; you will receive confirmation of your unsubscribe.

  • Text HELP for assistance or contact us directly at admin@genesistheatre.org

    or 972-599-3505.

  • Message and data rates may apply; frequency varies.

We do not share SMS opt-in data with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information:

  • With service providers who help operate the website or provide services

  • With affiliates under common ownership for internal purposes

  • During business transfers, mergers, or acquisitions

  • With other users if you publicly share information (e.g., in comments)

  • As required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Genesis Children’s Theatre or others

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

5. Retention of Data

  • We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or to comply with legal obligations.

  • Comments and account information are retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.

  • Usage Data may be retained for analysis and service improvement.

6. Your Rights

You may:

  • Access, update, or correct your personal information

  • Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations

  • Opt out of marketing communications

For privacy inquiries, contact us at admin@genesistheatre.org

or 972-599-3505.

7. Children’s Privacy (Under 13)

Our Service is intended for use by parents or legal guardians. Children under 13 should not submit personal information themselves. All registrations, bookings, class sign-ups, and form submissions must be completed by a parent or guardian.

  • We collect only the minimum information necessary for your child’s participation in our programs and events.

  • We do not share children’s personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

  • If we become aware that a child under 13 has submitted information without parental consent, we will promptly delete it.

  • Parents may contact us to review, correct, or delete their child’s information at admin@genesistheatre.org

    or 972-599-3505.

8. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy: