Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 1, 2026

Excelsior Arts Academy & Youth Theater (“Excelsior,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of our students, parents and guardians, volunteers, participants, ticket purchasers, donors, and website visitors. As a youth theater organization, we take the privacy and protection of information provided by children and their families seriously.

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This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, and how we protect it when you interact with Excelsior through our website, registration forms, events, productions, and related services.

 

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including information submitted through production, audition, or program registration forms.

Depending on the activity, this information may include:

• Participant or student name

• Parent or guardian name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Home address

• County of residence

• Emergency contact name and telephone number

• Information necessary to participate in Excelsior programs and productions

• Other information voluntarily provided through our registration or contact forms

We only request information that is reasonably necessary to administer our programs, communicate with participants and families, and provide a safe and organized theater experience.

 

How We Use Information

Information provided to Excelsior may be used to:

• Process auditions and registrations

• Communicate with students, parents, guardians, volunteers, and participants

• Organize productions, rehearsals, and other activities

• Maintain emergency contact information

• Provide information about Excelsior programs, events, productions, and activities

• Process ticket purchases, donations, or other transactions

• Respond to questions or requests

• Maintain and improve our website and programs

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

 

Student and Child Privacy

Excelsior is a youth theater organization and recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy of children and students.

When a participant is under 18, registration and participation information may be provided by or collected from a parent or legal guardian.

We take reasonable steps to limit access to student and family information and do not use student information for the purpose of selling or renting information to advertisers.

Parents and legal guardians may contact Excelsior with questions or concerns regarding information provided about their child.

 

Access to Registration Information

Registration information submitted through Excelsior's registration forms is accessible only to authorized members of the Excelsior Arts Academy & Youth Theater Board of Directors who require access to administer Excelsior programs, productions, participant communication, and emergency information.

Registration information is not made publicly available and is not sold or rented to outside organizations.

 

Photographs and Videos

Excelsior may photograph or record participants during performances, rehearsals, events, and other Excelsior activities.

Photographs and videos may be used for purposes including:

• Promoting Excelsior and its productions

• Social media and website content

• Programs and promotional materials

• Documenting Excelsior activities and productions

Where applicable, photo and video permissions may be addressed through registration or participation materials.

 

Third-Party Services

Excelsior uses third-party services to help operate our organization and website. These services may include platforms used for:

• Website hosting

• Production and audition registration

• Ticket sales

• Online payments

• Event calendars

• Communication

• Email

• Social media

• Website analytics

Third-party services may collect or process information according to their own privacy policies. Excelsior does not control the privacy practices of these third-party providers.

 

Google Forms and Google Services

Excelsior may use Google Forms to collect production, audition, and program registration information.

Information submitted through these forms may be stored using Google services. Access to Excelsior registration responses is limited to authorized Excelsior Board members as described above.

Google's handling of information is also subject to Google's own privacy policies and terms.

 

Website Cookies and Analytics

Our website is hosted through Wix. Wix and other services used on our website may use cookies or similar technologies to provide website functionality, understand how visitors use our website, and improve the visitor experience.

These technologies may collect information such as browser type, device information, IP address, and general website usage information.

 

Ticket Purchases and Payments

Ticket purchases, donations, and other payments may be processed through third-party services. Payment information may be collected and processed directly by the applicable payment or ticketing provider.

Excelsior does not needlessly retain payment card information and does not sell or rent payment information to third parties.

 

Information Sharing

Excelsior does not sell or rent personal information.

Information may be shared with authorized volunteers, Board members, or service providers when reasonably necessary to administer Excelsior programs, productions, registration, ticketing, communications, or other organizational activities.

Information may also be disclosed when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the safety, rights, or property of Excelsior or others.

 

Protecting Your Information

Excelsior takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Access to registration information is limited to authorized Excelsior Board members who need the information to perform their responsibilities.

However, no electronic transmission or method of storing information can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

 

Your Privacy Questions

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, the information Excelsior collects, or how your information is used, please contact Excelsior Arts Academy & Youth Theater through the contact information provided on our website.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Excelsior may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our programs, website, or practices.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.