Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 23, 2025
Organization: New Music Decanted (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit) (“New Music Decanted,” “we,” “us,” or “our”)
Website: newmusicdecanted.org (the “Site”)

We respect your privacy. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to this policy.

1) Information we collect

  • You provide: name, email, and any details you submit when subscribing, contacting us, volunteering, RSVPing, or donating. For donations, we receive basic info (e.g., name, email, donation amount/date). Payment card data is handled by our processors (Stripe/PayPal) and not stored by us.

  • Collected automatically: IP address, browser/device info, pages viewed, time on page, and referring URLs. We use cookies and similar technologies.

  • From third parties: donation/ticketing platforms, email service providers, and social platforms you interact with.

2) How we use information

  • Operate, secure, and improve the Site and our programs.

  • Process donations and send tax receipts and acknowledgments.

  • Send updates about news, events, and fundraising (you can opt out anytime).

  • Meet legal, tax, audit, and reporting obligations.

  • Prevent fraud and protect security.

3) How we share information

We do not sell personal information. We share only with:

  • Service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processing) who may access data solely to perform services for us.

  • Legal/compliance purposes if required by law or to protect rights and safety.

  • With your consent or at your direction.

4) Cookies & analytics (Google Analytics)

We use cookies to remember preferences and understand how the Site is used. We use Google Analytics to measure traffic and usage.

  • You can control cookies in your browser settings.

  • Google provides an opt-out browser add-on for Analytics and Ad personalization controls.

  • Learn more in Google’s policies.

5) Donations & payments (Stripe / PayPal)

We use Stripe and PayPal to process donations. Your payment card details are submitted directly to the processor and are handled under their privacy policies. We receive limited donor info (e.g., name, email, amount) for receipts, acknowledgments, and nonprofit record-keeping.

6) Email communications (Mailchimp)

If you subscribe or donate, we may send newsletters and updates. We use Mailchimp to deliver emails and analyze engagement (e.g., opens/clicks). You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email or by contacting us.

7) Children’s privacy

Our Site isn’t directed to children under 13, and we don’t knowingly collect their personal information. If you believe a child provided information, contact us to request deletion.

8) Data retention

We retain personal information as long as needed for our programs, communications, legal/reporting obligations, and other legitimate nonprofit purposes. When no longer needed, we delete or de-identify it.

9) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No system is 100% secure.

10) Your choices & rights

  • Email opt-out: Use the unsubscribe link or contact us.

  • Cookies: Control via your browser settings.

  • Access/Update/Delete: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements) by contacting us.

11) Regional notices

Nonprofit organizations are generally exempt from certain U.S. state privacy laws (e.g., California’s CCPA/CPRA). If you are a resident of a jurisdiction granting specific data rights, you may contact us to exercise those rights as applicable.

International visitors: If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your information may be processed and stored in the United States.

12) Third-party links

Our Site may link to third-party sites or services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

13) Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with a new effective date. Material changes may be announced on the Site or via email.

14) Contact us

New Music Decanted
Mailing address: 4073 Albatross #11 San Diego 92103
Email: privacy [at ] newmusicdecanted [dot] org

Third-party privacy policies

  • Google (incl. Analytics): https://policies.google.com/privacy

  • Stripe: https://stripe.com/privacy

  • PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full

  • Mailchimp: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/