Photographic Arts Council Los Angeles Effective Date: April 10, 2026

Introduction

Photographic Arts Council Los Angeles ("PAC LA," "we," "us," or "our") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at paclosangeles.com or interact with us online.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact information — your name, email address, and mailing address, when you join as a member, renew your membership, subscribe to our newsletter, register for events, or contact us directly.

• Payment information — when you purchase a membership or make a donation, payment is processed through our third-party payment processor. PAC LA does not store your credit card or financial details.

• Usage data — like most websites, we may automatically collect non-personally identifiable information such as browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs through cookies or similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process membership applications, renewals, and donations

• Register you for events and programs

• Send newsletters, event announcements, and other communications you have opted into

• Respond to your inquiries

• Improve our website and programs

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers (such as our email platform or payment processor) solely as needed to operate our programs, and only under appropriate confidentiality agreements.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or create a membership, you may receive periodic emails from us. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not function properly as a result.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (such as event ticketing platforms or social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information, but no method of internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices

You may contact us at any time to update your information, opt out of communications, or request deletion of your personal data, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain certain records.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.

Contact Us

Photographic Arts Council Los Angeles 1033 S. Broadway #430 Los Angeles, CA 90007 or via our Contact Us page.