Privacy Policy
Hangout for Art, LLC
3325 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103
Contact: fun@hangoutforart.com | (484) 623-5230
At Hangout for Art, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your details when you visit our website (hangoutforart.com), book an in-studio experience, purchase gift cards, or communicate with us.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information directly from you when you interact with our website or studio services:
- Booking & Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, and billing information provided when scheduling studio sessions, private events, or purchasing gift cards.
- Payment Information: Payment card transactions are processed securely through third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, Square, Acuity). We do not store complete credit card details on our local servers.
- Studio Communications: Messages submitted via contact forms, email inquiries, or SMS updates.
- Automated Website Data: Basic analytical data such as browser type, IP address, pages visited, and device type collected via standard cookies and Google Analytics.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely to deliver exceptional studio experiences and maintain business operations, including:
- Processing online bookings, class registrations, and scheduling confirmations.
- Sending transactional notifications (e.g., booking confirmations, studio pickup reminders, receipt delivery).
- Responding to customer service inquiries and private event quote requests.
- Sending promotional newsletters, event updates, and special studio announcements (only if you have opted in).
- Improving website performance, user experience, and local service offerings.
3. Media & Photo Release
During in-studio sessions and events, photos or video clips may occasionally be captured to showcase guest creations and highlight studio activities.
- Photos may be used on our official website, social media pages, or marketing materials.
- Your Choice: If you or a family member prefer not to be photographed during a session, simply let our studio team know upon arrival, and we will honor your request completely.
4. Information Sharing & Third-Party Services
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We share data only with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website and studio software, including:
- Scheduling & Booking Platforms (e.g., Acuity Scheduling)
- Payment Processors
- Email & Marketing Automation Tools (e.g., Mailchimp)
- Website Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
All third-party providers are obligated to keep your data confidential and use it strictly to perform services on our behalf.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses standard cookies to ensure proper website functionality, analyze web traffic, and optimize site layout. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some website features may not function as intended.
6. Data Security & Storage
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal details against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights & Choices
You have full control over your personal data:
- Marketing Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any promotional email or contacting us directly.
- Update or Delete Data: You may request to review, correct, or delete your personal contact information from our active databases by emailing fun@hangoutforart.com.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in studio operations or legal requirements. The updated date at the top of this page will indicate when revisions were last made.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out to us:
Hangout for Art, LLC
3325 Hamilton Blvd
Allentown, PA 18103
Email: fun@hangoutforart.com
Phone/Text: (484) 623-5230
