Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 9, 2026

The Garage Studio & Arts ("The Garage Studio," "we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit www.thegaragestudio.art, register for classes, purchase memberships, reserve studio time, shop online, or otherwise interact with our business.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing and mailing address

  • Emergency contact information (when required for classes or events)

  • Class, workshop, membership, and event registrations

  • Purchase history

  • Gift card purchases

  • Communications you send through our contact forms or email

  • Newsletter subscription preferences

Payment Information

Payments made through our website are securely processed by one or more third-party payment providers, including:

  • Squarespace Payments

  • Square

  • Stripe (if enabled in the future)

The Garage Studio does not store your complete credit or debit card information. Payment information is collected and processed directly by the applicable payment provider under its own privacy and security practices.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Website pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referral source

  • Date and time of your visit

Our website may also use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to improve performance and understand how visitors use our site.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process purchases and payments

  • Register you for classes, workshops, memberships, and events

  • Confirm reservations and send reminders

  • Respond to questions and customer service requests

  • Communicate important schedule changes

  • Improve our website and services

  • Maintain business records

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Prevent fraud and protect our business

If you opt in, we may send occasional newsletters, announcements, promotions, or information about upcoming classes and events. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website is hosted by Squarespace, which may use cookies and similar technologies to provide website functionality and collect anonymous usage information.

These technologies help us:

  • Remember user preferences

  • Measure website traffic

  • Improve user experience

  • Monitor website performance

  • Understand which pages are most useful

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website features.

Third-Party Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party providers that help operate our business. These may include providers for:

  • Website hosting

  • Payment processing

  • Appointment scheduling

  • Email communications

  • Analytics

  • Security and fraud prevention

These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to safeguard your information appropriately.

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may disclose information only:

  • To service providers assisting our business

  • To complete transactions you request

  • If required by law

  • To protect our legal rights or investigate fraud

  • In connection with a business transfer, merger, or sale

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information.

Although we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission or electronic storage system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Retention of Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide requested services

  • Maintain business and tax records

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce our agreements

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions

  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13.

Children may participate in classes only with appropriate parent or guardian consent where applicable.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes become effective when posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Contact Us

The Garage Studio & Arts

2463B S College St

Seattle, WA 98144

Email: monika@thegaragestudio.art

Website: www.thegaragestudio.art