PRIVACY POLICY

 

By visiting https://clayworksoncolumbia.org , you are consenting to this privacy policy.

Clayworks On Columbia, INC (“we”, “our,” “us” or “Company”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors and service users. This Privacy Policy describes the policies and procedures of the Company on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information on https://www.clayworksoncolumbia.org/ (the “Site”) and the services, features, and content we offer (collectively with the Site, the “Services”). 

 This policy applies to the personal information collected through the Site, where we are acting as a data controller with respect to the personal data of our website visitors and service users; in other words, where we determine the purposes and means of the processing of that personal data.  Accessing this Site constitutes a use of the Site and an acceptance to our Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy applies to all site visitors, customers and all other users of the Site.  

Information We Collect

We receive information about you from various sources. When you use the Site or Services, you are consenting to the collection, transfer, manipulation, storage, disclosure and other uses of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.  This Privacy Policy covers the treatment of personally identifiable information gathered when you are using or accessing the Site and Services. This Privacy Policy also covers our treatment of any personal information that our business partners share with us or that we share with our business partners.

 

1.  Information You Provide Us

We collect a variety of information that you provide directly to us. For example, we collect information from you through:

  • The Services you use or processing your orders

  • Requests or questions you submit to us via online forms, email, chat groups or otherwise

  • Your participation in contests or surveys

  • Any reviews that you submit about the Services

  • Account registration and administration of your account

  • Uploads or posts to the Services

  • Requests for customer support and technical assistance

Information about you.

While parts of the Services may not require you to provide any information that can directly identify you by name (such as if you choose to browse the website without logging in), the specific types of information we collect will depend upon the Services you use, how you use them, and the information you choose to provide. The types of data we collect directly from you includes:

  • Email address

  • Name, if you choose to provide it

  • Log-in credentials, if you create an account

  • Shipping address if you participate in a workshop where materials are shipped to you

  • Information about purchases or other transactions with us

  • Information about your customer service interactions with us

  • User-generated content you provide to us, such as when you comment on content on the Services, respond to a survey request, review a workshop, or participate in the public chat groups

  • Workshops in which you enroll

  • Any other information you choose to directly provide to us in connection with your use of the Services

We do not currently collect financial information, such as your payment method (valid credit card number, type, expiration date or other financial information); that information is collected and stored via third-party payment and processing companies (“Payment Processor”), and use and storage of that information is governed by the Payment Processor’s applicable terms of service and privacy policy.

2. Information We Collect Through Automated Means

When you use our Services, we collect certain information as described in this Section. As discussed further below, we and our service providers (which are third party companies that work on our behalf) may use a variety of technologies, including cookies and similar tools, to assist in collecting this information.

Websites.

When you use our website, we collect and analyze information such as your IP address, browser types, browser language, operating system, software and hardware attributes (including device IDs) referring and exit pages and URLs, the number of clicks, pages viewed and the order of those pages, date and time of use, content watched, total minutes watched, error logs, and other similar information about how you use the website.  We share this information with our website analytics providers, to learn about site traffic and activity.

Location Information.

When you use the Services, we and our service providers may automatically collect general location information (e.g., IP address, city/state and or postal code associated with an IP address) from your computer or mobile device.

3. Information We Collect from Others

We may receive additional information such as demographic and statistical information from third parties, such as business partners, marketers, researchers, analysts, and other parties that we may attribute to you based on your assignment to certain statistical groups. We use this information to supplement the information that we collect directly from you in order to derive your possible interests and to provide more relevant experiences for you and improve our products, analytics, and advertising.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We, or our service providers, use your information for various purposes depending on the types of information we have collected from and about you, in order to:

  • Complete a purchase or provide the Services you have requested, including invoicing and accounting

  • Respond to your request for information and provide you with more effective and efficient customer service

  • Provide you with updates and information about workshops or courses in which you have enrolled

  • Contact you by email about The Workshops Collective promotions, special events and other subjects that we think may be of interest to you

  • Customize the advertising and content you see on the Services

  • Help us better understand your interests and needs, and improve the Services, including through research and reports, and test and create new products, features, and services

  • Comply with any procedures, laws, and regulations which apply to us where it is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of others

  • Establish, exercise, or defend our legal rights where it is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of others

AGGREGATE / ANONYMOUS DATA

We may aggregate and/or anonymize any information collected through the Services so that such information can no longer be linked to you or your device. We may use such information for any purpose, including without limitation for research and marketing purposes, and may also share such data with any third parties, including advertisers, promotional partners, and sponsors.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

To collect the information in the “Information We Collect Through Automated Means” section above, we and our service providers use Internet server logs, cookies, tracking pixels, and other similar tracking technologies. We use these technologies in order to offer you a more tailored experience in the future, by understanding and remembering your particular browsing preferences. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a site that enable us to: (i) recognize your computer; (ii) store your preferences and settings; (iii) understand the web pages of the Services you have visited; (iv) enhance your user experience by delivering and measuring the effectiveness of content and advertising tailored to your interests; (v) perform searches and analytics; and (vi) assist with security and administrative functions. Some cookies are placed in your browser cache while those associated with Flash technologies are stored with your Adobe Flash Player files.

Please note that you can change your settings to notify you when a cookie is being set or updated or to block cookies altogether. Please consult the “Help” section of your browser for more information (e.g., Internet Explorer; Google Chrome; Mozilla Firefox; or Apple Safari). You can also manage the use of Flash technologies, including flash cookies and local storage objects, with the Flash management tools available at Adobe's website. Please note that by blocking, disabling, or managing any or all cookies, you may not have access to certain features or offerings of the Services. 

Our service providers use cookies and those cookies may be stored on your computer when you visit our website. We use Squarespace and Google Analytics to analyze the use of our website, both of which gathers information about website use by means of cookies. The information gathered relating to our website is used to create reports about the use of our website. For information about viewing the cookies dropped on your device, visit The cookies Squarespace uses or Google’s privacy policy at: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.

Online Advertising

The Services may integrate third-party advertising technologies that allow for the delivery of relevant content and advertising on the Services, as well as on other websites you visit and other applications you use. The ads may be based on various factors such as the content of the page you are visiting, information you enter such as your age and gender, your searches, demographic data, user-generated content, and other information we collect from you. These ads may be based on your current activity or your activity over time and across other websites and online services and may be tailored to your interests.

Third parties may also place cookies or other tracking technologies on your computer, mobile phone, or other device to collect information about you as discussed above. These third parties (e.g., ad networks and ad servers such as Google Analytics, DoubleClick and others) may also serve tailored ads to you as you use the Internet and Internet-connected applications, and access their own cookies or other tracking technologies on your computer, mobile phone, or other device you use to access the Services to assist in this activity.

We neither have access to, nor does this Privacy Policy govern, the use of cookies or other tracking technologies that may be placed on your device you use to access the Services by such non-affiliated third parties. If you are interested in more information about tailored browser advertising and how you can generally control cookies from being put on your computer to deliver tailored advertising, you may visit the Network Advertising Initiative’s Consumer Opt-Out link, the Digital Advertising Alliance’s Consumer Opt-Out link, or Your Online Choices to opt-out of receiving tailored advertising from companies that participate in those programs.  To opt out of Google Analytics for display advertising or customize Google display network ads, visit the Google Ads Settings page. We do not control these opt-out links or whether any particular company chooses to participate in these opt-out programs. We are not responsible for any choices you make using these mechanisms or the continued availability or accuracy of these mechanisms.

Please note that if you exercise the choices above, you will still see advertising when you use the Services, but it will not be tailored to you based on your online behavior over time.]

How We Share and Disclose Your Information

The Company will share your information in the following ways:

Service Providers.

We provide access to or share your information with select third parties who perform services on our behalf. They have access to perform these services but are prohibited from using your information for other purposes. They provide a variety of services to us, including billing, product content and features, advertising, analytics, research, data storage, security, payment processing, and legal services.

Protection of the Company and Others.

By using the Services, you acknowledge and agree that we may access, retain and disclose the information we collect and maintain about you if required to do so by law or in a good faith belief that such access, retention or disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (a) comply with legal process (e.g. a subpoena or court order); (b) enforce our Terms of Service, this Privacy Policy, or other contracts with you, including investigation of potential violations thereof; (c) respond to claims that any content violates the rights of third parties; (d) respond to your requests for customer service; and/or (e) protect the rights, property or personal safety of the Company, its agents and affiliates, its users and/or the public. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection, and spam/malware prevention, and similar purposes.

Public Forums.

Certain features of our Services make it possible for you to share comments publicly with other users and communicate with other participants in a workshop. Any information that you submit through such features is not confidential, and we may use it for any purpose (including in testimonials or other marketing materials). Any information you post openly in these ways will be available to the public at large and potentially accessible through third-party search engines. Accordingly, please take care when using these features.

Retention Of Your Information

We keep your information for no longer than necessary for the purposes for which it is processed. The length of time for which we retain information depends on the purposes for which we collected and use it and/or as required to comply with applicable laws.

How We Protect Your Information

We do our best to protect your information for any unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, you acknowledge that the personal information you voluntarily share could be accessed or tampered with by a third party. You agree that we are not responsible for any intercepted information shared through our Site without our knowledge or permission. Additionally, you release us from any and all claims arising out of or related to the use of such intercepted information in any unauthorized manner. You agree to notify us for any breach of security or unauthorized use of your information.

Third Party Links And Features

This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of third parties that we do not own or control, including but not limited to any third party websites, services, and applications (“Third Party Services”) that you elect to access through the Site or Service or to individuals that we do not manage or employ. While we attempt to facilitate access only to those Third Party Services that share our respect for your privacy, we cannot take responsibility for the content or privacy policies of those Third Party Services. We encourage you to carefully review the privacy policies of any Third Party Services you access.

Children’s Privacy

The Services are intended for general audiences and not for children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected “personal information” (as defined by the United States Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) from children under the age of 13 without valid parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it as soon as possible.

Changes To This Policy

You acknowledge and agree that you have reviewed this Site and this Privacy Policy and that you will continue to review to be aware of any modifications.  Any changes to this Policy will be updated on this page. We may update this policy from time to time by publishing a new version on our website. You should check this page occasionally to ensure you are happy with any changes to this policy.

Our Details

Please feel free to contact us at info@clayworksoncolumbia.org if you have any questions about our Privacy Policy or the information practices of the Services.

Updated: Sept 28, 2020