Fort Myers Beach Art Association (FMBAA)
Effective Date: October 2026

Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery respects your privacy. This policy explains how information may be collected and used when you visit our website, contact us, create an account, register for activities, become a member, make a purchase, or support our organization.

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Information You Provide

Depending on how you interact with us, you may provide:

• Your name, email address, telephone number, and mailing address.

• Membership information and account details.

• Class, workshop, event, or exhibition registration information.

• Artwork details, images, and artist information.

• Purchase, donation, and transaction information.

• Messages, inquiries, and communication preferences.

Please provide only information relevant to your request. Avoid sending sensitive financial, medical, or identification information through general inquiry forms.

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Information Collected Automatically

Our website platform and connected services may collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, referring website, and interactions with website features.

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Cookies and similar technologies may support website operation, account access, preferences, security, and usage measurement. The information collected depends on the services enabled and your choices.

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How We Use Information

We use information as applicable to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide assistance.

• Administer memberships and member accounts.

• Manage registrations, exhibitions, classes, and events.

• Process purchases, payments, and donations.

• Send confirmations, receipts, schedule changes, and other service messages.

• Send newsletters or promotional updates consistent with your preferences and applicable law.

• Maintain records, protect website security, and meet legal obligations.
   

Service Providers and Information Sharing

Information may be shared with service providers that support relevant functions, such as website hosting, payment processing, email delivery, registration, and administrative services.

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Our website is hosted on Wix. Wix and other connected providers may process information under their own privacy policies and applicable service agreements.

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Information may also be disclosed when required by law, to respond to a valid legal request, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of FMBAA and others.

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Payments

If you make an online payment, payment information is handled through the payment provider presented during checkout. That provider’s privacy and security terms apply to its processing of your payment details.

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FMBAA may receive transaction information needed for administration, such as the payment amount, date, status, and purchaser or donor contact information.

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Member Directories and Public Artist Information

Information submitted for a public artist profile, exhibition listing, or other public feature may be visible to website visitors. Please review the intended use before submitting material.

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Member-directory visibility depends on the settings and permissions established for that directory. Information intended for private member use should not be copied, published, or used for unsolicited marketing.

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Cookies and Your Choices

Where cookie controls are available, you can use them to manage optional cookie categories. You can also adjust your browser settings to restrict or delete cookies.

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Restricting certain cookies may affect functions such as account access or saved preferences. Third-party services may provide additional privacy controls.

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Email Communications

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails using the unsubscribe link in the message or by contacting us.

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Even if you unsubscribe from marketing, we may still send messages necessary to administer a registration, membership, purchase, donation, or other request.

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Retention and Security

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including administrative, accounting, dispute-resolution, and legal requirements.

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We seek to protect personal information through reasonable safeguards appropriate to its use. No method of online transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed completely secure.

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Children’s Information

Children’s participation in programs should be arranged by a parent or legal guardian. Children under 13 should not independently create an account or submit personal information through the website.

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If you believe a child has provided personal information without appropriate parental involvement, please contact us so we can review and address the situation.

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Privacy Requests

You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you have provided. Depending on applicable law, additional rights may be available.

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We may need to verify your identity before responding. Certain records may need to be retained for legal or administrative reasons.

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External Websites

Linked websites and third-party platforms have their own privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing personal information.

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Policy Updates

We may update this policy as our website, services, and information practices change. The latest version will appear on this page with an updated date. Where required, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent for material changes.

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Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests, contact:

Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery
13451 McGregor Blvd., Suite #1
Fort Myers, FL 33919
Phone: (239) 463-3909

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