Effective Date: February 2, 2026

Capella Nova Gainesville (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a community chorus dedicated to music, education, and community engagement. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website and related online services.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

We may collect the following types of information:

You may choose to provide personal information when you: - Sign up for our mailing list or newsletter - Register for auditions, events, or concerts - Make a donation - Contact us through forms or email

This information may include: - Name - Email address - Phone number - Mailing address - Voice part or musical background (if provided for chorus-related purposes) - Donation-related information (processed through third-party services)

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as: - IP address - Browser type and version - Device type - Pages visited and time spent on the site

This information is used for basic website analytics and to improve our site’s functionality.

We use the information we collect to: - Communicate with you about rehearsals, events, performances, and organizational updates - Respond to inquiries and requests - Manage participation in chorus activities - Send newsletters or announcements (you may opt out at any time) - Process donations and acknowledge contributions - Maintain and improve our website and services

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

Donations made through our website are typically processed by trusted third-party payment processors (such as PayPal, Stripe, or similar services). We do not store or have access to your full payment card information.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to: - Enable basic website functionality - Understand how visitors use our site

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the website may not function properly.

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We may share your information only: - With trusted volunteers or board members who need it to carry out chorus operations - With service providers who assist us in operating our website or communications (and who are obligated to keep information confidential) - When required by law or legal process

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information unintentionally, please contact us so we can remove it.

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. For residents of the State of Florida, these rights are informed by the Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 (FIPA).

Under FIPA and other applicable laws, you may: - Request access to the personal information we maintain about you - Request correction of inaccurate or outdated personal information - Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or operational requirements - Be notified, as required by law, in the event of a data breach involving your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the Contact Us page on our website:

Capella Nova Gainesville
https://www.capellanova.org/contact

This Privacy Policy is intended to be clear and accessible and reflects our values as a community-based, volunteer-driven organization.