Opera Laguna Privacy Policy
Effective date: October 12, 2026

Who we are
Opera Laguna is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 92-2208070), P.O. Box 83, Laguna Beach, CA 92652. This policy explains what personal information we collect through operalaguna.org, how we use it, and the choices you have. It covers our website and the forms on it. It does not cover the websites of our partners, including our donation processor and ticketing venues, which have their own privacy policies.

We do not sell your personal information.

Information we collect

Information you give us

  • Newsletter signup: first name, last name and email address.

  • Donations: name, email, mailing address, gift amount and payment details. Online gifts are processed by our donation platform, Zeffy. We receive your gift record but never your full card number.

  • Tickets and purchases: name, email, billing information and order details when you buy through our site. Some events are ticketed by the venue (for example, Rivian South Coast Theater), and that venue’s privacy policy applies to those purchases.

  • Volunteer, Host an Artist and sponsorship inquiries: the contact details and information you choose to share.

  • Email and mail: anything you send us directly.

Information collected automatically
Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which uses cookies and similar technologies to run the site and to give us basic visitor statistics. This can include your IP address, browser and device type, the pages you visit, and the site that referred you.

How we use your information

  • Process donations and send tax receipts and acknowledgments

  • Fulfill ticket orders and tell you about event changes

  • Send our newsletter and news about performances and fundraisers

  • Respond to your questions, volunteer offers and sponsorship inquiries

  • Recognize donors and sponsors in programs and on our website, unless you ask to remain anonymous

  • Keep our website working and understand how visitors use it

  • Meet our legal, tax and accounting obligations as a nonprofit

How we share information
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information. We share it only:

  • With service providers who help us run our programs, such as Squarespace (website and store), Google (where newsletter signups are stored), Zeffy (donations) and our email and payment providers. They may use it only to provide their services to us.

  • With venues or partners when needed to deliver an event you purchased.

  • When required by law, or to protect the rights and safety of Opera Laguna, our audiences or others.

Cookies and social media
You can set your browser to block or delete cookies. Some parts of the site, such as the shopping cart, may not work without them. Our site links to our Instagram, Facebook and YouTube pages. Those platforms have their own privacy practices.

Do Not Track
Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” signal. Our website does not currently respond to these signals.

Your choices

  • Unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link in any newsletter, or by emailing us.

  • Review, correct or delete the information we hold about you by contacting us at the address below.

  • Anonymous giving: tell us if you prefer not to be listed in programs or donor recognition.

Children
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has given us information, contact us and we will delete it.

Security
We use reputable providers and reasonable safeguards to protect your information. No website or transmission is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page with a new effective date.

Contact us
Opera Laguna
P.O. Box 83, Laguna Beach, CA 92652
friends@operalaguna.org