PRIVACY POLICY

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Chicago Artists Coalition (“CAC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit the Chicago Artists Coalition website. By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• submit a contact form
• apply to a job or opportunity
• sign up for newsletters or updates
• submit information through website forms
• communicate with us directly

The information collected may include:

• name
• email address
• phone number
• organization name
• information included in messages or submissions

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the website, including:

• IP address
• browser type
• device type
• pages visited
• referring website
• date and time of visits

This information helps us understand how visitors use the website and improve the site’s functionality.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through the website may be used to:

• respond to inquiries or messages
• provide information about programs, opportunities, and events
• administer the job board and opportunity listings
• improve website functionality and user experience
• maintain website security
• comply with legal obligations

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

Job Board and Opportunity Listings

The website may include a job board or opportunities listing where organizations post open positions or calls for artists.

Chicago Artists Coalition acts as a platform for sharing opportunities and does not guarantee the accuracy, legitimacy, or availability of any listing. Users are responsible for evaluating opportunities and communicating directly with the organizations posting them.

Personal information shared with third parties in the course of applying to opportunities is governed by the policies of those organizations.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve performance and user experience.

Cookies may be used to:

• remember user preferences
• understand how visitors use the site
• help improve website functionality

Most browsers allow users to control or disable cookies through browser settings.

Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party services or platforms, including:

• website analytics tools
• donation platforms
• event or application platforms
• external job application systems

These third-party services may collect information according to their own privacy policies. Chicago Artists Coalition is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or services.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information submitted through this website. However, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and users submit information at their own risk.

Links to Other Websites

The website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. Chicago Artists Coalition does not control these websites and is not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Chicago Artists Coalition may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When updates are made, the revised policy will be posted on this page with the updated date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled on this website, please contact: contact@chicagoartistscoalition.org