Our Commitment

At Education Through Music–Colorado (ETM-CO), we deeply value the trust of our supporters. We are committed to protecting your personal information, using it responsibly, and being transparent about how it is handled.

This policy applies to donors, subscribers, event participants, volunteers, sponsors, and visitors to our website.

Please note: Information related to students and school partners is not covered here. Student data is governed by a separate policy with stricter safeguards.

Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Contact details (name, email, phone, postal address)
• Donation information (gift amount, date, method of payment)
• Subscription and event details (newsletter sign-ups, ticket purchases, raffles, auctions, volunteer registrations)
• Communication preferences
• Online interaction data (cookies, IP address, device/browser info)
• Publicly available information that helps us understand supporter interests

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process and acknowledge donations
• Send newsletters, updates, and invitations
• Share opportunities to support our mission
• Manage events, raffles, and auctions
• Improve our fundraising and outreach efforts
• Create audience groups so we can share relevant messages through digital platforms
• Meet legal, accounting, and reporting requirements

Sharing with Trusted Service Providers

We never sell, rent, or trade supporter information. We may share limited data with carefully selected service providers—for example, payment processors, email platforms, event systems, or digital outreach vendors. These providers are required to use the information only to support ETM-CO’s work and to safeguard it appropriately.

Your Choices and Rights

• You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time.
• You may request not to have your information included in digital advertising audiences.
• You may contact us to review, correct, or delete your personal information.
• We honor requests for anonymity and recognition preferences.

Depending on where you live, you may also have legal rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or opt out of certain uses such as targeted advertising.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@etmcolorado.org or write to us at ETM-CO, 618 S. Pontiac Way, Denver, CO 80224. We will respond within the timeframe required by law.

Data Security and Retention

• Donations are processed securely through PCI-compliant providers.
• Access to supporter data is restricted to authorized staff and vendors.
• Information is stored securely and retained only as long as needed for operational, legal, or stewardship purposes.
• Audience files used for digital advertising are protected and deleted after campaigns.
• In the event of a data breach, ETM-CO will notify affected individuals in accordance with applicable laws.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to analyze site usage and improve our content. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

Compliance and Future Changes

We comply with applicable privacy laws, including forthcoming requirements under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA).
If we update this policy, we will post the revised version on our website and, when appropriate, notify supporters directly.

Contact Us

Education Through Music-Colorado

618 S. Pontiac Way, Denver, CO 80224

914-424-0341

info@etmcolorado.org