SJAA Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 1, 2023
Last Updated: December 29, 2025

By filling out any St. Joseph Arts Academy online form, and providing us with your contact information you are opting-in to receive text messages from us. By clicking SUBMIT you consent to receiving SMS messages. Messages and Data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Reply “Help” to get more assistance. Reply “Stop” to Opt-out of messaging. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent. This information will not be shared with any third parties.

Who We Are

St. Joseph Arts Academy (“SJAA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website https://stjosephartsacademy.com and provides music education services, classes, events, and related communications.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you interact with our website, services, and communications, including email and SMS text messaging.

By using our website, enrolling in our programs, or communicating with us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

Name (student and/or parent/guardian)
Email address
Phone number (including mobile number)
Postal address
Payment and billing information
Emergency contact information
Student enrollment, lesson, and scheduling details
Communications you send to us (emails, texts, forms, or phone messages)

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referral source

This information may be collected using cookies, pixels, log files, and similar technologies.

c. User-Generated Content

Any content you submit (such as reviews, testimonials, comments, or uploaded materials) may be collected and stored.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including:

Providing Services: Enrollment, lesson scheduling, billing, customer support, and account management.
Communication: Sending administrative messages, reminders, schedule updates, policy notices, marketing messages, newsletters, and promotional offers.
SMS & Email Messaging: Delivering important information related to lessons, events, closures, promotions, and account activity.
Personalization: Improving your experience and tailoring communications to be relevant.
Business Operations: Improving our programs, services, marketing, and overall user experience.
Legal & Safety: Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights, students, staff, and community.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share limited information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us with payment processing, website hosting, scheduling, CRM systems, email delivery, or SMS platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only to provide services on our behalf.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request.
Business Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of SJAA, our families, students, employees, or others.

We do not share mobile phone numbers or SMS consent information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Your Choices and Rights

You have control over your information:

Access & Updates: You may request access to or correction of your personal information.
Marketing Emails: You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.
SMS Messages: You may opt out of text messages at any time (see Section 9 below).
Cookies: You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. You acknowledge and accept this risk when sharing information with us.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for families and students. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without parental or guardian consent. If you believe a child has provided personal information without proper consent, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our website and services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: info@stjosephartsacademy.com

9. SMS Text Messaging Privacy & Consent (IMPORTANT)

By providing your mobile phone number to St. Joseph Arts Academy and opting in through forms, enrollment, event registration, direct communication, or written or digital consent, you agree to receive SMS (text) messages from us.

What Our SMS Messages Include

Lesson reminders and schedule updates
Closures, weather notices, or urgent announcements
Account, billing, or enrollment notifications
Event information and important Academy updates
Occasional promotional or informational messages related to SJAA services

Key SMS Disclosures

Consent: You are consenting to receive text messages from St. Joseph Arts Academy.
No Third-Party Marketing: Your mobile number and consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Message Frequency: Message frequency may vary based on enrollment status, account activity, and events. Recurring messages may apply.
Opt-Out: You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. You will receive a confirmation of your opt-out.
Help: Reply HELP at any time for assistance or additional information.
Message & Data Rates: Message and data rates may apply depending on your wireless carrier.

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchase or enrollment.

By using our website, enrolling in our programs, or communicating with us electronically, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy, including our SMS Text Messaging terms.