Privacy Policy

Daughter of the Stars Theater and Cultural Center
Last updated: 20 May 2026

Daughter of the Stars Theater and Cultural Center ("Daughter of the Stars," "we," "us," or "our") values the trust of our patrons, donors, guests, and community members. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website—including pages for our theater, Nighthawks Diner, and cultural center programming—how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our website, you agree to this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

When you interact with our website, you may choose to share information with us through:

Contact form — your name, email address, and any details you include in your message.
Event RSVPs — your name, contact information, and which event you are planning to attend.
Ticket purchases — performance tickets are processed through the Eventin plugin (by Themewinter) on our website. When you purchase a ticket, we collect your name, email address, ticket type, and the event for which you purchased tickets. Payment is handled by the payment processor connected to our ticketing system (such as Stripe or PayPal); we do not see or store your full payment card details.
Merchandise purchases — merchandise sales are processed through Toast and/or WooCommerce. We may collect your name, email address, shipping address (if applicable), and details about your order. Payment card details are handled by the payment processor used by these platforms; we do not see or store your full payment card details.
Online donations — donations are processed through [PAYMENT PROCESSOR, e.g., PayPal or Stripe]. We do not see or store your payment card or bank account details; the payment processor handles all transactions under its own privacy policy. We may receive limited information such as your name, email address, and donation amount so that we can thank you and keep accurate records.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through Google Analytics and similar tools, including:

Your IP address (which may be anonymized)
Browser type, device type, and operating system
Pages you visit, how long you stay, and how you navigate the site
The website or source that referred you to us
General location information, typically at the city or region level

This information helps us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your messages and inquiries
Process ticket purchases, merchandise orders, and donations
Communicate with ticket holders, RSVP guests, customers, and donors about events, orders, and programs
Send event reminders, follow-up communications, or other updates relevant to your inquiry, RSVP, purchase, or donation (you can opt out at any time)
Understand how our website is being used so we can improve it
Keep records required for our operations as a nonprofit organization
Comply with applicable legal obligations

How We Share Your Information

Daughter of the Stars does not sell your personal information. We share information only in these limited circumstances:

Service providers that help us operate — including Eventin by Themewinter (for ticket sales), Toast and/or WooCommerce (for merchandise sales), our payment processor(s) (for donations and purchases), Google (for website analytics), Meta (Facebook and Instagram), and YouTube (for embedded social media content). These providers handle data under their own privacy policies.
Legal requirements — if we are required to disclose information to comply with applicable laws, respond to lawful requests, or protect the safety of our guests, staff, or property.
With your permission — in cases where you have specifically asked us to share your information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies, primarily through Google Analytics. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function and collect information about how they are used.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, and you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. Disabling cookies may affect how parts of the site function.

Social Media Features and Embedded Content

Our website includes social media features and embedded content from third-party platforms, including an embedded Facebook widget, an Instagram feed, embedded YouTube videos, and other social media embeds. These features may collect your IP address, note which page you are visiting on our site, and set cookies to function properly.

Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you had visited the other website directly. These platforms may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policy of the platform providing them:

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information you share with us. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Ask what personal information we have about you
Request that we correct or update your information
Ask us to delete your information (subject to any record-keeping we are legally required to maintain)
Unsubscribe from any email communications at any time

Virginia residents: Under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), you may have additional rights regarding access, correction, deletion, and portability of your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised version here and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled? We would love to hear from you.

Daughter of the Stars Theater and Cultural Center
186 E Main Street
Stanley, VA 22851
[Email address]
[Phone number, if applicable]