Last Updated: May 10, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how San Carlos Art Circles ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares personal information of users of our website sancarlosartcircles.com (the "Site") and participants in our programs, including creative circle art classes (the "Services").

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address, when you register for our Services, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us.   
• Account Information: If you create an account on our Site, we may collect your username and password.
• Payment Information: When you register for paid Services, we may collect payment information such as your credit card details or other payment method information. Please note that we may use third-party payment processors, and we do not directly store your full credit card information.
• Usage Information: We may collect information about how you use our Site and Services, such as the pages you visit, the features you use, and the dates and times of your access.
• Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.   
• Communications: If you contact us, we may keep a record of that correspondence.
• Creative Work (Optional): In the context of our creative circles and art classes, you may choose to share your artwork or creative output with us or other participants. We will only use this information as described in this policy or with your explicit consent.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Site and Services.   
• To process your registrations and payments.
• To communicate with you about our Services, including sending you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (where permitted by law).
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• To personalize your experience on our Site and with our Services.
• To monitor and analyze usage trends and improve our Site and Services.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, security incidents, or fraud.
• For any other purpose disclosed to you at the time we collect the information or with your consent.

How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with the following categories of recipients:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, processing payments, sending emails, conducting analytics, or providing other services. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.   
• Other Users (Optional): In the context of our creative circles and art classes, you may choose to share your creative work or contact information with other participants, depending on the nature of the program and your preferences.
• Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to law enforcement agencies, government authorities, or other third parties if required by law or legal process, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.   
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other corporate reorganization, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.   
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.   

Your Choices and Rights

You may have certain rights regarding your personal information, depending on your location and applicable law. These rights may include:

• Access: The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: The right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.   
• Deletion: The right to request that we delete your personal information.   
• Objection: The right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.   
• Restriction: The right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: The right to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.   
• Withdrawal of Consent: If we are processing your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.   

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Your Email Address]. We may require you to verify your identity before responding to your request.   

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy   

Our Site and Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the specified age, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete the information.   

Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.   

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our Site and Services after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.   

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:   

San Carlos Art Circles 80 Glenn Way, Suite 15, San Carlos, CA 94070  ‪(650) 394-5260‬ privacy@sancarlosartcircles.com