Privacy Policy
Mayest Arts Collective | mayestarts.org
Last Updated: March 2, 2026
Mayest Arts Collective ("MAC," "we," "us," or "our") is a nonprofit woodshop, art space, and community center located in Seattle's Seward Park neighborhood. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website at mayestarts.org, sign up for classes, or engage with our community programs.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact information you provide (name, email address, phone number) when registering for classes, submitting our contact form, or signing up for our newsletter
- Payment information processed securely through our third-party payment provider when registering for paid classes or events
- Website usage data collected automatically through Google Tag, including pages visited, browser type, device type, and general location (see Section 2)
- Communications you send us via email at hello@mayestarts.org or by phone
2. Use of Google Tag (Google Analytics)
Our website uses Google Tag and Google Analytics, services provided by Google LLC ("Google"). These tools help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve our programs and make class registration easier to navigate.
Through Google Tag, we may automatically collect:
- Pages visited on mayestarts.org and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our site (e.g., search engine, social media, direct link)
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- General geographic location (city/region level — not your precise address)
- Interactions such as clicks, form submissions, and class calendar usage
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
We use this data only to improve our website and better serve our community — not for advertising or commercial profiling purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process class registrations and communicate with you about upcoming classes and events
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form or sent to hello@mayestarts.org
- Send newsletters and updates about MAC events, new classes, and community news (if you have opted in)
- Understand which classes and content are most useful to our community
- Improve the usability of our website and class calendar
- Fulfill our nonprofit mission of making arts and skills education accessible to everyone in the Seattle community
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to support site navigation and analytics. When you first visit mayestarts.org, a cookie consent banner gives you the opportunity to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
You can also manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not prevent you from browsing our site, but may affect some functionality such as the class calendar filter.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:
- With Google, as described above, for analytics purposes — governed by Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy
- With our payment processor, to securely complete class registration transactions
- With service providers who help us operate our website, strictly for that purpose
- If required by law or to protect the safety of our community and facilities
6. Your Opt-Out Options
You have the following options to control data collection:
- Opt out of Google Analytics by installing the browser add-on at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Unsubscribe from MAC newsletters at any time using the unsubscribe link included with our newsletters
- Contact us directly to request removal of your personal information from our records
- Adjust your browser's cookie settings to block or delete cookies
7. Children's Privacy
Some of our classes welcome participants of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If a parent or guardian believes their child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we hold. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to contact us by phone or email if you have concerns about sharing sensitive information online.
9. Washington State Privacy Rights
We are committed to compliance with applicable state privacy laws. You may have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be posted on our website with the updated date at the top.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:
Mayest Arts Collective
5044 Wilson Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Email: hello@mayestarts.org
Phone: (206) 486-0085
Website: https://mayestarts.org
