Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 11/1/24

Amano Pottery Studio (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, submit a form, or interact with us through online ads or other digital channels.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Contact Information: such as your name, email address, and phone number when you sign up for updates, classes, or events.
Transaction Information: if you purchase a class, membership, or event through our website.
Usage Information: such as your interactions with our website, email communications, or social media pages.

We collect this information directly from you when you provide it voluntarily (for example, when you fill out a form or subscribe to our newsletter).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Communicate with you about our classes, events, workshops, and memberships
Send newsletters, updates, or promotional offers (only if you’ve opted in)
Improve our website, services, and customer experience
Respond to inquiries or support requests
Comply with applicable laws and regulations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. How We Share Information

We may share limited information with:

Service Providers: trusted vendors who assist us in running our website, processing payments, or sending communications (e.g., Squarespace, Mailchimp, or Meta). These providers are obligated to keep your data secure and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Legal Compliance: if required by law or to protect our rights and property.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7 below).

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors interact with our site. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Links to Other Websites

Our website or emails may contain links to third-party websites (such as booking systems or social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You can:

Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email.
Request access or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at info@amanopottery.com.

8. Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at: info@amanopottery.com