Merrickville Artists Guild

Privacy Policy for Merrickville Artists Guild

Effective Date: May 1, 2026

 

1. Introduction

Welcome to Merrickville Artists Guild’s website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or participate in our activities.

 

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (e.g., when you register for events or subscribe to our newsletter).

• Payment Information: Credit card details or other payment information (if applicable for membership fees or event registrations).

• Demographic Information: Age, gender, or artistic interests (optional, for club activities or surveys).

• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies (see Section 3).

Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information, such as:

• Aggregated data about website usage (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site).

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Communication: To send you newsletters, event updates, or respond to inquiries.

• Event Management: To register you for workshops, exhibitions, or other club activities.

• Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve our services.

• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax or reporting requirements).

 

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website or club activities (e.g., payment processors, email service providers). These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential.

• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

 

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure storage of electronic data.

• Restricted access to personal information.

• Regular reviews of our data collection and storage practices.

 

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements.

• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at merrickvilleartistguild@gmail.com

 

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

 

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., social media platforms, artist websites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

 

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

 

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Merrickville Artists Guild
Merrickville, ON
Secretary@MerrickvilleArtistsGuild.ca

 

 

 

Cookie Policy for Merrickville Artists Guild

Effective Date: May 1, 2026

 

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Merrickville Artists Guild uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

 

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners.

 

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

 

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure areas, and access to member-only content. Without these cookies, the website may not function as intended.

 

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve the performance and user experience of our website.

 

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

 

Advertising Cookies

We do not use advertising cookies on our website. However, if we ever do, we will update this policy to inform you.

 

4. Types of Cookies We Use

​Session Cookies - Temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser. Duration of session only

Persistent Cookies - Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Duration of session varies (e.g., 30 days).

Third-Party Cookies - Cookies set by external services (e.g., Google Analytics). Duration of session varies.

 

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

 

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

 

Opt-Out Tools

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:

• All About Cookies

 

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

 

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Merrickville Artists Guild
Merrickville, ON
Secretary@MerrickvilleArtistsGuild.ca