International Artist Society Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 5, 2020
At International Artist Society (IAS), we respect the privacy of our website visitors, program participants, teachers, and other users, and are committed to protecting the information you entrust to us. This Privacy Policy explains:
What information we collect
How we use it
How it may be shared
Your rights and choices regarding your information
By using our website, submitting applications, or otherwise engaging with IAS, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about this policy, please contact us using the information listed at the end of this page.
I. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that identifies you, including but not limited to:
Name, mailing address, phone number, and email address
Biographical information, interests, gender, age, and experience
Submitted recordings, photos, and other program materials
Financial information for processing payments (e.g., credit card number, expiration date)
This information may be collected through our website, email, phone, or other communications.
B. Information About Others
If you provide information about other individuals (e.g., teachers, guardians, colleagues), you confirm that you have the right to share their information with IAS.
C. Automatically Collected Information
We may use standard internet technologies (e.g., cookies, web beacons) to track website usage and measure the effectiveness of our content, programs, and online marketing.
This information may be used to:
Analyze website usage and program engagement
Deliver personalized content and targeted promotions
II. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
Evaluate applications and materials for programs, festivals, and events
Communicate with you about IAS programs, events, or services
Develop and deliver content or promotions tailored to your interests
Verify eligibility and manage contest, award, or prize administration
Enforce IAS terms, policies, and program rules
Conduct business operations and research to improve services
Financial Information: We use payment data solely to process transactions, prevent fraud, and manage our business operations.
III. How We Share Your Information
IAS does not sell or rent your personal information. Information may be shared only as described below:
A. Authorized Service Providers
We may share personal information with trusted service providers performing functions on our behalf, such as payment processing, shipping, customer support, or contest administration. Service providers may only use your information for these purposes.
B. Legal & Safety Requirements
IAS may disclose personal information when required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or when necessary to:
Protect our rights, property, or safety
Investigate suspected fraud, illegal activity, or policy violations
Enforce terms, rules, or contracts
C. Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, divestiture, or bankruptcy, personal information may be transferred to a third party, subject to their privacy practices.
D. Aggregated & Non-Personal Information
IAS may share aggregated or non-identifiable information with third parties for analytics, advertising, or business purposes.
IV. Do-Not-Call & Marketing Choices
You may opt out of marketing calls or emails by contacting cs@intartsociety.org. Requests will be implemented within 30 days.
IAS may still contact you for administrative, program, or non-marketing purposes.
V. Security
IAS implements reasonable technical, physical, and administrative safeguards to protect personal information, including encryption and restricted access.
Important: No system is completely secure. Users are responsible for protecting sensitive information and should avoid transmitting personal data through insecure channels (e.g., unencrypted email).
VI. Children’s Privacy
IAS does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
VII. International Users
Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using IAS services from outside the U.S., you consent to such transfers. The privacy laws in other countries may not provide the same protections as those in your jurisdiction.
VIII. No Third-Party Rights
This Privacy Policy does not create any enforceable rights for third parties.
IX. Updates to this Privacy Policy
IAS may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in practices, services, or legal requirements.
The “Last Updated” date will reflect any changes.
Material changes may be communicated via email or prominent notice on our website.
Users are encouraged to review this Policy periodically.
X. Contact Information
Questions about this Privacy Policy or IAS practices may be directed to:
Privacy Officer
International Artist Society
P.O. Box 2022
Palatine, IL 60078
Email:cs@intartsociety.org