Privacy Policy

Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/09/24

At Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts (BCAPA), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, sign up for our programs, or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for classes, express interest in obtaining information about us or our services, participate in activities on the website, or otherwise contact us. The personal information we collect may include the following:

  • Name

  • Email Address

  • Phone Number

  • Mailing Address

  • Payment Information

  • Information related to your enrollment, such as student age, interests, participation in classes or events, and performance videos/photos.

  • Technical Information: IP addresses, browser type, device information, and usage data automatically collected through cookies and analytics tools to improve our website’s functionality.

  • Any other information you choose to provide

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

  • To register and manage your participation in our programs and events.

  • To process payments for classes, lessons, or donations.

  • To communicate with you about updates, schedule changes, or promotional offers.

  • To personalize your experience and improve our services and website performance.

  • To comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.

  • To post testimonials with your consent

  • To request feedback

  • To respond to user inquiries/offer support to users

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share data with trusted third-party service providers to:

  • Process payments and donations.

  • Send newsletters or marketing communications.

  • Host our website and manage data analytics.

These service providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data and to use it only for the purposes we specify. We may also disclose your information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

4. Security of Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. These include encryption of payment information, secure servers, and restricted access to sensitive data. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, including:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website’s functionality.

  • Analytics Cookies: Used to analyze website traffic and usage patterns.

You can control cookie settings in your browser. Note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of the website.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you, change that information, or delete it. To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please contact us at bcapa@bethelks.edu.

7. SMS Messages

BCAPA may contact you via SMS Messages in regards to scheduling trials, new music and dance classes, and occasional promotions.

  1. You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Simply text "STOP" to the shortcode. Upon sending "STOP," we will confirm your unsubscribe status via SMS. Following this confirmation, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. To rejoin, sign up as you did initially, and we will resume sending SMS messages to you.

  2. If you experience issues with the messaging program, reply with the keyword HELP for more assistance, or reach out directly to {bcapa@bethelks.edu).

  3. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

  4. As always, message and data rates may apply for messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency varies. For questions about your text plan or data plan, contact your wireless provider.

  5. For privacy-related inquiries, please refer to our privacy policy above.

We may update this privacy policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page.If you have questions or comments about this policy, you may contact us at:

  • Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts. 300 E 27th St. North Newton Ks

  • bcapa@bethelks.edu

  • 316-283-4902