Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 22, 2026

American Cotillion Society ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, parents, and visitors. This Privacy Policy describes our data practices for our website, social media, registration forms, and programs.

1. Important Notice

American Cotillion Society is an independent organization and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the National League of Junior Cotillions (NLJC).

2. Information We Collect

We collect:

  • Personal Information: Name, email, phone, address from registration forms and payments.

  • Children's Information: Student names, ages, parent/guardian contacts (collected only from parents).

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via analytics).

  • Social Media: Messages/comments per platform policies.

3. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. Parents provide all student data during registration.

4. How We Use Information

  • Process registrations and payments.

  • Send class schedules, reminders, newsletters (opt-out available).

  • Communicate about events/programs.

  • Improve services (aggregate analytics).

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell data. Limited sharing with:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe).

  • Scheduling tools (e.g., Acuity).

  • Email platforms (e.g., Flodesk).

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard security. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

  • Access/Delete: Email us to review or delete data.

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe links in emails.

  • Parental Rights: Parents may revoke consent, request deletion of child's data.

  • California: CCPA rights available.

8. Third-Party Links

Our site/Facebook may link to third parties (Meta, Squarespace). We control neither their practices nor data.

9. Cookies & Tracking

Site uses cookies for functionality/analytics. Manage via browser settings.

10. Data Retention

Keep data as needed for business/legal purposes. Delete when no longer required.

11. Changes to Policy

We will notify via website/email for material changes.

12. Contact Us

American Cotillion Society
Yvette Champagne, Director
Email: info@americancotillionsociety.com
Phone: (228) 233-6554
Biloxi, MS