Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect two basic types of information from our website visitors:

• Non-Personal Information: Anonymous website usage data, browser types, device operating systems, referring URLs, and page visit metrics. This information is processed automatically to optimize layout responsiveness and site performance.
• Personal Information: Identifiable data such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or musician application repertoire details—only when voluntarily provided through our "Contact Us", "Be a YMW Musician", "Volunteer", "Join Our Board", or newsletter forms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect strictly to fulfill non-profit mission activities:

• Responding to user inquiries, venue booking questions, and musician auditions.
• Processing volunteer signups and board member candidacy applications.
• Sending concert schedule announcements and event reminders (only if requested).
• Processing musician stipends and verifying application credentials.
• Ensuring proper compliance with legal and 501(c)(3) non-profit reporting standards.

We do NOT sell, rent, lease, or trade your personal information or email addresses to commercial third parties or advertisers.

3. Cookies & Functional Storage

This site relies only on essential functional cookies necessary for page security, ADA accessibility tool toggles (font sizing, high contrast preferences), and standard session loading. We do not use third-party behavioral tracking pixels or targeted advertising cookies.

4. Third-Party Services & Links

Our website provides links to external partners including:

• Zeffy (Donations): Online tax-deductible contributions are processed via Zeffy's secure payment system.
• FormSubmit.co (Contact & Application Forms): Form submissions are encrypted and routed directly to our official inbox.
• Social Networks & Public Venues: Links to Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Westchester County Library System calendars.

5. Children's Privacy

Our site is directed at general audiences and young conservatory performers (ages 18 to 30). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.

6. Contacting Our Privacy Coordinator

If you have questions regarding this policy or wish to request deletion of your submitted form information, please reach out to us at: