Privacy Policy of The Mendelssohn Glee Club of New York (MGC)
Last Updated: July 2, 2025
The Mendelssohn Glee Club of New York ("MGC," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, members, donors, and supporters. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you interact with our website (mgcny.com) and our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to help us operate our Club, communicate with our community, and fulfill our mission. The types of information we may collect include:
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Personal Information (provided by you):
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Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number (e.g., when you join our mailing list, contact us, or inquire about membership).
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Membership/Audition Information: Information provided during membership inquiries or audition processes (e.g., musical background, voice part).
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Donation Information: When you make a donation, we collect your name, contact information, and payment details. (Note: Payment processing is typically handled by third-party processors, as described below).
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Event Registration Information: When you register for concerts or events, we may collect your name and contact details.
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Correspondence: Information you provide when you communicate with us via email, forms, or other means.
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Non-Personal Information (collected automatically):
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Website Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, pages visited, and the dates/times of your visits. This helps us understand website traffic and improve our content.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies (small data files stored on your device) and similar technologies to enhance your Browse experience, analyze website usage, and for analytics purposes. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries, send you newsletters, concert announcements, event invitations, and other updates you have opted to receive.
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To Manage Membership: To process membership applications, communicate with members, and manage Club operations.
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To Process Donations: To acknowledge donations, issue tax receipts, and keep records as required by law.
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To Improve Our Website and Services: To analyze website usage patterns, troubleshoot issues, and enhance the content and functionality of our website.
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For Internal Operations: For administrative purposes, record-keeping, and to fulfill legal and regulatory obligations.
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To Promote the Club's Mission: To engage with our community and further the objectives of the Mendelssohn Glee Club.
3. Sharing Your Information
The Mendelssohn Glee Club does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
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With Service Providers: We may use third-party service providers (e.g., for website hosting, email marketing, payment processing, analytics) who assist us in operating our website and providing services. These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we provide it to them.
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Payment Processors: When you make a donation or payment, your financial information is processed by secure third-party payment gateways (e.g., PayPal, Stripe). We do not store your full payment card details on our servers.
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For Legal Reasons: If required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we believe it's necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
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With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.
4. Your Choices and Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
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Access and Correction: You may request to access the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
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Opt-Out of Communications: You can opt-out of receiving our marketing emails or newsletters by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email. Please note that even if you opt-out of marketing communications, we may still send you non-promotional messages related to your membership or transactions.
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Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
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Data Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal and operational obligations (e.g., retaining donation records for tax purposes).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to mgcny.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete it.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
The Mendelssohn Glee Club of New York [Insert your physical mailing address here, if applicable] [Insert your dedicated email address for privacy inquiries here, e.g., privacy@mgcny.com or info@mgcny.com]