Privacy Policy

Welcome to the San Antonio Ethnic Arts Society (SAEAS). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled safely and responsibly.

SAEAS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1983 and dedicated to promoting the appreciation and awareness of African American visual arts. As a multicultural artist collective, we host joint exhibitions, support youth arts training, and provide artist grants such as the SAEAS Abaraka Award. We are proud to serve our community and uphold privacy practices that reflect our values.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you in the following ways:
• When you join SAEAS as a member
• When you register for events or exhibitions
• When you make a donation or submit dues via check, Zelle, or PayPal
• When you sign up for newsletters, volunteer opportunities, or request information

Information we collect may include your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, payment details (processed securely), and any content you voluntarily submit (e.g., bios, artwork, feedback).

2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to:
• Maintain accurate membership and donor records
• Communicate about exhibitions, events, artist opportunities, and educational programs
• Process payments and donations securely
• Highlight member achievements and artwork on our website and social media (with consent)
• Provide administrative or legal notices when necessary

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

3. How We Share Information
SAEAS may share your information only in the following circumstances:
• With trusted service providers for payment processing (e.g., PayPal, Zelle)
• With partners when co-hosting or collaborating on community programs, and only as necessary
• When required by law, regulation, subpoena, or other legal process

4. Data Security
We implement appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect the personal information you provide. Payment information is processed through secure, third-party platforms.

5. Your Rights and Choices
You may:
• Request access to or correction of your personal data
• Request removal of your bio or gallery content from our website
• Opt out of receiving newsletters or promotional communications at any time

To exercise these rights, email us at saeas.tx@gmail.com.

6. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies to track website performance and user behavior (e.g., traffic analytics). This helps us improve the user experience. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Children’s Privacy
SAEAS does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. Youth art participants are only included in public content with written permission from a parent or guardian.

8. External Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. SAEAS is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourages you to review their policies independently.

9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of our website and services after such changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:
San Antonio Ethnic Arts Society (SAEAS)
19141 Stone Oak Pkwy, Suite 104, Box 94
San Antonio, TX 78258-3367
Email: saeas.tx@gmail.com