Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 8/20/2025
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts (“Smith Center,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect the personal information of visitors, donors, program participants, and others who interact with us through our website and online services.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information You Provide:
- Name, email address, mailing address, phone number
- Payment information for donations or event registrations
- Information you provide when you sign up for newsletters, register for programs, or contact us
- Information Collected Automatically:
- IP address, browser type, device information
- Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on site
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Information from Third Parties:
- Event registration platforms, donation processors, or partners who help deliver our programs
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process donations and event registrations
- Communicate about programs, events, and opportunities to support our mission
- Respond to questions or requests
- Improve our website, programs, and services
- Comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service providers who process donations, send emails, manage events, or host our website
- Program partners only when necessary to deliver a program you’ve registered for
- Legal authorities when required by law
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and understand how our website is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly without them.
5. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Restrict or object to certain data uses
- Request a copy of your data
To make a request, email us at info@smithcenter.org. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
6. Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
7. Security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
9. International Visitors
If you are visiting from outside the United States, please note that your information will be transferred to and stored in the U.S., where privacy laws may not provide the same protection as in your country.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top will be updated when changes are made.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Email: info@smithcenter.org
Phone: 202.483.8600
