The Front Room Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 2026
Website: semeleprojects.org
Contact: info@semeleprojects.org

1. Introduction

Semele Projects respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website, contact us, join our mailing list, support our work, or interact with our digital platforms.

Semele Projects is a Los Angeles-based theatre organization creating bold, project-driven work through artistic collaboration, public engagement, and community support. The website includes information about projects, news, collaborations, community involvement, contact forms, mailing list signups, and links to third-party ticketing or donation platforms.

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

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you choose to provide, including:

First name and last name
Email address
Phone number
Comments or messages submitted through forms
Facebook or Instagram handle, if submitted
Mailing list signup information
Donation or ticketing-related information submitted through third-party platforms
Any other information you voluntarily send to us

We may also collect limited technical information automatically, such as:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Referring website
Basic website usage data
Cookie and analytics data, where enabled

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Respond to inquiries
Manage contact form submissions
Send project updates, announcements, invitations, and newsletters
Share information about performances, tickets, collaborations, donations, and community opportunities
Improve the website and visitor experience
Understand audience engagement
Protect the website from spam, misuse, or security issues
Comply with legal, administrative, or operational requirements

We do not use your information in ways unrelated to Semele Projects’ artistic, community, administrative, or communication purposes.

4. Contact Forms

When you submit a contact form, we collect the information you enter so we can respond to your message. The Semele Projects brief includes a simple contact form structure with fields such as first name, last name, phone, email, comments, Facebook handle, and Instagram handle.

Form submissions may be delivered to Semele Projects by email or stored within the website’s content management system, depending on the website setup.

5. Mailing List

If you join our mailing list, we may use your email address to send updates about projects, performances, announcements, ticket releases, press, artist notes, donation opportunities, and community invitations.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in an email or by contacting us at:

info@semeleprojects.org

6. Donations and Ticketing

Semele Projects may link to third-party platforms for donations, ticket purchases, event registration, or mailing list management. The website brief notes that ticketing may be handled through Ludus or a similar third-party system.

When you use a third-party platform, your information is also subject to that platform’s own privacy policy, terms, and security practices. Semele Projects is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the site function, remember preferences, understand traffic, measure engagement, and improve performance.

Depending on the tools installed, cookies may be used by:

The website platform
Security or spam-prevention tools
Analytics tools
Embedded media providers
Ticketing, donation, or mailing list services
Social media integrations

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy below.

8. Embedded Content and Social Media

The website may include links or embedded content from platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Vimeo, ticketing services, donation platforms, or other third-party websites. These platforms may collect information about your interaction with their content according to their own policies.

Semele Projects is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data collection methods of external websites.

9. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited information with trusted service providers who help us operate the website and communicate with visitors, such as:

Website hosting providers
Email and newsletter platforms
Form and spam-prevention services
Analytics providers
Ticketing platforms
Donation platforms
Technical support providers

These providers may process information only as needed to provide their services.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. The FTC recommends that organizations understand what personal information they collect, where it flows, who has access to it, and how it is protected.

However, no website, email system, or online service can guarantee complete security. Please do not submit sensitive information through general contact forms.

11. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including communication, administrative, legal, security, archival, or operational purposes.

For example, we may retain contact form messages, mailing list records, donation-related records, and project communications for reasonable administrative periods.

12. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on where you live and which privacy laws apply, you may have the right to request:

Access to personal information we hold about you
Correction of inaccurate information
Deletion of certain personal information
Opt-out of marketing communications
Information about how your personal information is used
Restriction or objection to certain processing

To make a privacy request, contact us at:

info@semeleprojects.org

Please include enough information for us to identify and respond to your request.

13. California Privacy Notice

If applicable, California residents may have rights under California privacy laws, including the right to know, delete, correct, and opt out of certain uses of personal information. The California Attorney General explains that the CCPA gives consumers more control over personal information collected by covered businesses.

Semele Projects does not sell personal information. If our practices change, this policy will be updated.

14. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. COPPA applies to operators of websites or online services directed to children under 13 or knowingly collecting information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact us at:

info@semeleprojects.org

15. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, legal requirements, or organizational practices.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

16. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact:

Semele Projects
Email: info@semeleprojects.org