Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 7/27/2026
Last Updated: 7/27/2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Art Matters Kids Studio (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our website, services, and customer portal.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your information.
By using our website or creating an account, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you create an account, register for services, make purchases, or communicate with us, we may collect:
Parent/Guardian Information
- Full name
- Mailing address
- Billing address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Emergency contact information (when applicable)
- Account username
- Password (stored in encrypted/hashed form)
Child Information
Parents or legal guardians may voluntarily provide information regarding children participating in our services, including:
- Child’s name
- Date of birth
- Participation records
- Class or program registrations
- Emergency information (if applicable)
We collect this information only from a parent or legal guardian.
Payment Information
Payments are securely processed through Stripe.
We do not store complete credit card numbers or security codes on our servers.
Payment information is transmitted directly to Stripe using encrypted connections and handled according to Stripe’s security standards.
You may review Stripe’s Privacy Policy here:
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring website
- Cookies and similar technologies
This information helps us improve our website and services.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Register children for activities
- Process payments
- Communicate regarding registrations
- Send receipts and confirmations
- Provide customer support
- Improve our website
- Maintain business records
- Comply with legal obligations
- Prevent fraud and abuse
We do not sell your personal information.
4. Children’s Information
Our website is intended for parents and legal guardians.
Information about children is collected only from a parent or legal guardian for the purpose of administering our programs and services.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through our website.
Parents or guardians may request correction or deletion of their child’s information by contacting us.
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep users logged in
- Remember preferences
- Enable WooCommerce shopping functionality
- Improve website performance
- Analyze website usage
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although portions of the website may not function properly.
6. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party providers, including:
WordPress
Provides the content management system for our website.
WooCommerce
Handles online shopping, customer accounts, and order management.
Stripe
Processes secure online payments.
These providers may receive only the information necessary to perform their services.
Each provider has its own privacy practices.
7. How We Protect Information
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information.
These measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption
- Password protection
- Limited administrative access
- Secure hosting
- Software updates
- Security monitoring where applicable
However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Provide services
- Maintain customer accounts
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized where practical.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Access your information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion
- Request a copy of your information
- Object to certain processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
10. Email Communications
We may send emails related to:
- Account activity
- Registrations
- Purchases
- Payment confirmations
- Important service announcements
If you subscribe to marketing emails, you may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in those emails.
Transactional emails may still be sent as necessary.
11. Sharing Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information only:
- With payment processors
- With service providers assisting our business
- To comply with applicable law
- To protect our legal rights
- During a business transfer or merger
Recipients are expected to safeguard personal information appropriately.
12. Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
Please notify us immediately if you believe your account has been compromised.
13. Data Breach Response
If we become aware of a security incident affecting your personal information, we will investigate promptly and provide any notices required by applicable law.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
Continued use of our website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Art Matters Kids Studio
Address: 2935 Division St., St. Joseph, MI 49085
Email: info@artmatterskidsstudio.com
Phone: (269) 281-2529
Website: artmatterskidsstudio.com