Effective date: June 19, 2026
Introduction
Texas Fine Arts Administrators ("TFAA," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at www.tfaa.org and use our services, including membership registration, event registration, sponsorship, and newsletter subscriptions.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you create an account, register for events, become a member, or contact us, we may collect:
- Full name, email address, and phone number
- School district, job title, and professional role
- Mailing address
- Payment information (processed securely by Stripe; we do not store card numbers)
- Dietary restrictions or accessibility needs (for event planning only)
Information Collected Automatically
When you browse our site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring URL and device information
How We Use Your Information
- Process membership registrations and event sign-ups
- Send newsletters, event announcements, and organizational updates
- Process payments securely through our payment provider (Stripe)
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate our platform:
- Supabase — authentication, database hosting, and file storage
- Stripe — payment processing for memberships, sponsorships, and events
- SendGrid — transactional and newsletter emails
- Vercel — website hosting
These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data. We only share the minimum information necessary for each service to function.
Cookies
Our site uses essential cookies required for authentication and session management. We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure authentication, and role-based access controls. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Unsubscribe from newsletter communications at any time
- Opt out of non-essential data collection
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at: www.tfaa.org/contact