Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 6/29/2026

The Ruth Asawa School of the Arts PTSA ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [https://ruthasawasotaptsa.org] (the "Site").

Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

1. Information We Collect

The information we may collect on the Site includes:

  • Personal Data: Personally identifiable information, such as your name, shipping address, email address, and telephone number, that you voluntarily provide when you choose to join the organization, register for events, sign up for volunteer slots, or subscribe to a newsletter.

  • Financial Data: Financial information, such as data related to your payment method (e.g., valid credit card number, card brand, expiration date) that is collected when you purchase memberships or make donations. Note: Financial data is generally not stored by the organization; payments are processed by third-party payment processors.

  • Derivative Data: Information servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and access times.

2. Use of Your Information

Information collected via the Site may be used to:

  • Manage membership and event registrations.

  • Deliver newsletters and activity updates.

  • Process donations and dues.

  • Coordinate volunteer opportunities.

  • Compile anonymous statistical data for website performance analysis.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

The organization does not sell, rent, lease, or share personal information with third-party commercial businesses or sponsors.

Information may be shared in certain situations:

  • By Law or to Protect Rights: If the release of information is necessary to respond to legal process or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others.

  • Third-Party Service Providers: Data may be shared with third-party vendors who perform services such as payment processing, email delivery, and website hosting.

4. Children’s and Student Privacy

Protecting the privacy of minors is a high priority.

  • Under 13: The website is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and personal data is not knowingly collected from children under 13.

  • Student Information & Media: Student names, work, or photographs are not published on this Site without prior parental consent.

5. California Privacy Rights (CalOPPA / CCPA Compliance)

California law provides residents with specific rights regarding their personal data:

  • "Do Not Sell" Notice: The organization does not sell personal or member data to third parties.

  • Access and Deletion: Individuals have the right to request disclosure of what personal information is collected or request the deletion of personal information from active databases.

6. Security of Your Information

Administrative, technical, and physical security measures are used to help protect personal information. While reasonable steps are taken to secure the information provided, no security measures are impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against misuse.

7. Contact Information

For questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Ruth Asawa School of the Arts PTSA
555 Portola Drive, San Francisco, CA 94131
Email: info@ruthasawasotaptsa.org