Privacy Policy
Effective as of July 2025
Harlem Stage, Inc.
Overview
Harlem Stage is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the trust of our community. This Privacy Policy outlines the personal information we collect, how we use and protect that information, and the choices available to you regarding our use of your information. By using harlemstage.org or engaging with Harlem Stage through digital, in-person, or third-party platforms, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
We are committed to compliance with all applicable privacy regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users based in the EU/UK, and other relevant legislation.
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect personal information when you:
- Purchase tickets
- Make donations
- Subscribe to emails or newsletters
- Participate in a survey or promotion
- Apply for a job or internship
- Attend educational or public programs
- Contact us directly
Information may include:
- Name, email address, postal address, phone number
- Payment details (credit/debit card number, expiration, billing address)
- Interests and program preferences
- Demographic or affiliation data (e.g., school, employer, or institution)
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit harlemstage.org or interact with our emails:
- Your IP address, browser type/version, device type, OS, referral URL, and pages visited may be collected
- We may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies for analytics, personalization, and retargeting
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our website’s cookie banner.
Use of Personal Information
We use your personal data to:
- Deliver and improve programs, events, and services
- Process transactions securely
- Communicate with you about performances, events, and news
- Tailor content and offers to your interests
- Conduct internal research, analytics, and reporting
- Support strategic development and fundraising
- Comply with legal obligations and ensure public safety
Sharing of Personal Information
Harlem Stage does not sell your personal information.
We may share limited information (e.g., name, mailing address) with:
- Select nonprofit partners or co-presenting arts organizations
- Contracted service providers (e.g., email platforms, payment processors, mailing houses) under strict data security agreements
- Funders or agencies for reporting purposes (in aggregate, anonymized form)
You may opt out of data sharing at any time by contacting info@harlemstage.org.
We may also disclose personal information:
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Harlem Stage, our users, or the public
Security Measures
We use current best practices to protect your information:
- Secure web servers and SSL encryption for all transactional pages
- PCI-compliant payment processing systems; Harlem Stage does not store full credit card numbers
- Enterprise-grade firewalls, regular audits, and secure hosting environments
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent or opt out of communications
- Object to or restrict certain processing
To exercise any of these rights or update your preferences, please email info@harlemstage.org.
Children’s Privacy
Harlem Stage does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will promptly delete it.
Third-Party Links and Embedded Content
Our site may include links to third-party websites or embedded media (e.g., videos from YouTube or Vimeo). These platforms have their own privacy policies, and Harlem Stage is not responsible for their practices.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in regulations, technology, or organizational practices. The effective date at the top will be revised accordingly. Continued use of our platforms indicates your acceptance of any changes.
Contact Us
For questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, please contact:
Harlem Stage
Attn: Communications Team
150 Convent Avenue
New York, NY 10031
Email: info@harlemstage.org
Phone: 212.281.9240 x 19