San Diego Recording Orchestra Website Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 11/29/2025

The San Diego Recording Orchestra (“SDRO,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the “Site”).

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information in the following ways:

A. Personal Information You Provide

When you voluntarily submit information through forms on the Site—such as contact forms, subscription sign-ups, audition submissions, or inquiries—we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Organization/affiliation

  • Any other information you choose to provide

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain data, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referring URLs

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

This information helps us analyze performance and improve our Site.

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Analyze site usage

  • Improve website performance and experience

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some functionality may be affected.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected for purposes including:

  • Responding to your inquiries or messages

  • Sending updates, newsletters, or announcements (if opted in)

  • Managing organizational communications or audition processes

  • Improving site functionality and user experience

  • Monitoring website performance and analytics

  • Ensuring compliance with applicable laws

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Service providers who assist with website hosting, analytics, or email communications

  • Affiliated partners involved in SDRO programs or events, only as necessary

  • Legal authorities, if required to comply with applicable law or legal process

All third parties are obligated to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

4. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • Accessing the personal information we hold about you

  • Requesting corrections or updates

  • Requesting deletion of your information

  • Opting out of marketing emails (via unsubscribe links)

  • Restricting or objecting to certain data uses

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
sdrecordingorchestra@gmail.com

6. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we learn we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

8. International Visitors

If you access the Site from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your information may be processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns related to this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

San Diego Recording Orchestra
Email: sdrecordingorchestra@gmail.com