Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 18, 2024

1. Information We Collect

The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) collects information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Payment information when making purchases or donations
• Communication preferences
• Event participation history
• Website cookies and tracking data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Send promotional materials about SWAIA events, including Indian Market and Native Fashion Week
• Process donations and membership applications
• Communicate about artist opportunities and applications
• Share updates about SWAIA’s mission and impact
• Send emergency notifications about event changes
• Track abandoned shopping carts through website cookies and plugins to improve your shopping experience

3. Communications and SMS Marketing

By providing your contact information and explicit consent, you agree to receive:

• Email newsletters and updates
• Text messages about events, opportunities, and cart reminders
• Donation appeals and fundraising communications

For SMS/text communications specifically:

• Message frequency varies
• Message and data rates may apply
• Your consent is not a condition of purchase

You may opt out of these communications at any time by:

• Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails
• Texting STOP to our SMS short code
• Contacting our office directly

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your SMS opt-in data or consent status with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist with event management, payment processing, and communication delivery
• Partners and sponsors only with your explicit consent

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and enable features like abandoned cart recovery. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us to have it removed.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt out of communications

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact:

SWAIA

PO Box 969

Santa Fe, NM 87504

Phone: (505) 983-5220

Email: info@swaia.org