Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 29, 2026

The Claire Falkenstein Foundation (“the Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you choose to share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you when you visit our website.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate our website and communicate with visitors.

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

  • subscribe to our mailing list;

  • contact us by email or through a contact form;

  • request information about exhibitions, publications, or programs.

This information may include:

  • your name;

  • email address;

  • mailing address (if provided);

  • telephone number (if provided);

  • the contents of your message or inquiry.

You are not required to provide personal information simply to browse our website.

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, we automatically collect limited technical information, including:

  • your IP address;

  • browser type and device information;

  • operating system;

  • pages visited;

  • referring website;

  • date and time of your visit.

This information is used only to understand how visitors use our website, improve its performance, and help maintain its security.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and better understand how visitors use the site.

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous, aggregated information about website traffic and usage. Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and time spent on the website.

You can control or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • respond to inquiries;

  • provide requested information;

  • send newsletters or updates to individuals who have chosen to receive them;

  • improve our website and visitor experience;

  • maintain the security and integrity of our website;

  • comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.

Sharing Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information only with trusted service providers who help us operate our website or communicate with visitors, such as:

  • website hosting providers;

  • email newsletter services;

  • website analytics providers.

These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services and are required to safeguard that information.

We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of the Foundation or others.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal, accounting, or archival obligations.

If you unsubscribe from our mailing list, we will remove your email address from future communications, although we may retain limited records necessary to document your request.

Your Choices

You may:

  • unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails;

  • request access to the personal information we maintain about you;

  • request correction or deletion of your personal information where permitted by law.

Requests may be sent to the contact information below.

California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional rights under applicable California privacy laws, including the right to request information about certain categories of personal information collected and, in some circumstances, request deletion or correction of personal information.

The Claire Falkenstein Foundation does not sell personal information or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will promptly delete that information.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect the personal information we collect. However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact the Claire Falkenstein Foundation at contact@clairefalkensteinfoundation.org.