Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy 2023 At The Märchen Sagen Academy for Visual Storytellers (referred to as "we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect from users of our website, how we use and protect that information, and your rights regarding your personal data. Information We Collect: a. Personal Information: When you visit our website or interact with our services, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us. b. Usage Information: We may collect non-personal information about your use of our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and other similar information. c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze trends, and gather demographic information. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device and allow us to recognize you on subsequent visits. Use of Information: a. We may use the personal information you provide to us for the following purposes: Provide and improve our services Respond to inquiries and provide customer support Process and fulfill your orders or registrations Send you administrative information, newsletters, and marketing communications Conduct research and analysis to improve our website and services Enforce our terms of service and protect the rights, property, or safety of our users b. We may use non-personal information for analytical purposes, to track trends, administer the website, and gather demographic information. This information helps us improve our website and tailor it to our users' preferences. Data Sharing: a. We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, and providing services to you. These service providers are authorized to use your personal information only as necessary to provide services to us. b. We may also share your personal information when required by law, in response to a subpoena or other legal process, to protect our rights, or to investigate or prevent illegal activities. Data Security: We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Your Rights: a. You have the right to access and update your personal information. If you would like to review or modify the information you provided to us, please contact us using the information provided below. b. You may opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions in those communications. However, we may still send you non-promotional emails regarding your account, transactions, or other business-related purposes. Third-Party Links: Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information. Children's Privacy: Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our records. Changes to this Privacy Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes we make will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be revised accordingly. We will notify you of any material changes to this Privacy Policy by posting a prominent notice on our website or by sending you an email notification. Contact Us: If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us using the information below: The Märchen Sagen Academy for Visual Storytellers Address: 830 West College Ave. Decatur GA 30030 Suite 4 Email: couleen@marchensagen.org Phone: (404)965-0172 We will make every effort to address and resolve any concerns or inquiries you may have. By using our website and providing us with your personal information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Thank you for choosing The Märchen Sagen Academy for Visual Storytellers.