Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 23, 2026

Soul Studio Arts DBA I Am Because We Are, LLC ("Open Studio Arts," we) respect your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, register for classes, workshops, or events, make purchases, or otherwise interact with our organization.

When you use our website, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, emergency contact information, payment details, registration information, and any information you submit through contact forms or other communications. We may also automatically collect certain information about your visit, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, dates and times of visits, and other website usage data. This information helps us improve our website, services, and user experience.

We use the information we collect to provide and manage our programs, classes, workshops, events, and services. Your information may also be used to process registrations and payments, communicate with you regarding your participation, respond to inquiries, send updates and important notices, improve our website and programs, maintain business records, and comply with legal obligations. From time to time, we may send newsletters, promotional materials, or announcements about upcoming programs and events. You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time.

Payments made through our website may be processed by trusted third-party payment providers. Soul Studio Arts does not store complete credit card information on its servers. Payment information is handled securely by the payment processor in accordance with its own privacy and security practices.

As an arts-focused organization, Open Studio Arts may photograph, video record, or otherwise document classes, workshops, events, studio activities, and participant artwork. These photographs, videos, and images of artwork may be used on our website, social media platforms, newsletters, promotional materials, grant reports, and other communications related to our mission and programs. If you do not wish to be photographed or have your artwork featured, please notify us in writing, and we will make reasonable efforts to honor your request.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information with trusted service providers who assist us with website operations, payment processing, email communications, event registration, or other business functions. We may also disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect our legal rights, safety, property, or the rights and safety of others.

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze website traffic, and enhance the user experience. Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to safeguard your information, no method of transmitting or storing data over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Some of our programs serve children and youth. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under the age of 13 without parental or guardian consent. Parents or guardians who have questions about information collected from their children may contact us directly.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. Soul Studio Arts is not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of those external websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

You may have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, request corrections to inaccurate information, request deletion of information where permitted by law, or opt out of marketing communications. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated policy will become effective upon posting. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

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

Soul Studio Arts DBA I Am Because We Are, LLC
Email: claystudioarts1@gmail.com