Privacy Policy

PRAA Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 6/23/25

The Puerto Rican Arts Alliance (PRAA) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal information you provide to us through our website, programs, events, and organizational activities.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information such as:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address

  • Payment information when making donations or purchasing tickets

  • Information you voluntarily provide in surveys, forms, or event registrations

We also collect non-personal data (e.g., browser type, IP address, pages visited) to help improve our website and outreach efforts.

2. How We Use Your Information

PRAA uses the information you provide to:

  • Process donations and event registrations

  • Send updates about our programs, events, and opportunities

  • Respond to your inquiries or requests

  • Improve our services and website functionality

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Donor and Youth Data Protection

We take extra precautions to protect the privacy of our donors, students, and youth participants. All personal and financial data is securely stored, and access is limited to authorized personnel only.

4. Student Data Privacy

As part of our education programs, the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance (PRAA) may collect limited student information in partnership with schools and school districts, including Chicago Public Schools (CPS). This information may include:

  • Student name, age, grade level, and school affiliation

  • Program attendance records

  • Media consent forms (when applicable)

We do not collect sensitive personal identifiers such as student ID numbers, Social Security numbers, or academic records.

PRAA is committed to protecting the privacy and security of student data. We do not sell, share, or disclose student information to any third party. Student data is used solely for internal educational and programmatic purposes. All data is stored securely, and access is restricted to authorized PRAA staff and program personnel.

Our practices comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and applicable district policies regarding student privacy.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services (e.g., payment processors, email platforms) to help operate our website and deliver services. These partners are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your user experience and understand how visitors interact with our site. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You may opt out of receiving emails or communications from PRAA at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly. You may also request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data.

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the effective date listed at the top.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
3000 N Elbridge Ave, Chiago IL 60618
Email: info@praachicago.org
Phone:773-342-8865