Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 11, 2025

The Waldorf School of Santa Barbara ("WSSB," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we may collect certain information in the following ways:

  • Automatically through cookies and tracking technologies:
     These may include your IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, and time spent on our site.

  • Voluntarily provided by you:
     When you fill out forms (such as for newsletter sign-up, inquiries, or donations), we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other relevant information.

2. How We Use This Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Communicate with you (if you've signed up for updates or filled out a contact form

  • Process online donations securely

  • Analyze trends and usage patterns to better serve our community

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device to help websites remember your preferences. We use cookies to:

  • Understand how our site is being used

  • Enhance your experience on our site

  • Support basic website functionality

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services (such as Google Analytics or donation platforms) to help us operate our website and provide services. These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of cookies via your browser settings

  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided

  • Contact us to request or delete any personal information we may have collected

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us:

Waldorf School of Santa Barbara
401 N. Fairview Ave
Goleta, CA 93117
info@waldorfsantabarbara.org
(805) 967-6656