Effective Date: May 19, 2026
The Art Center of Western Colorado (“The Art Center,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website at https://www.gjartcenter.org.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how it may be shared, and the choices available to you regarding your information.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for classes, workshops, camps, or events
- Purchase memberships, tickets, or merchandise
- Make donations
- Subscribe to newsletters or email updates
- Complete forms on our website
- Contact us by email, phone, or webform
This information may include:
- Name
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Payment and billing information
- Information related to event or class registrations
Payment transactions may be processed securely through third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card information on our servers.
Children’s Information
The Art Center offers classes, camps, and programs for children. We may collect limited information necessary to register children for these activities, including parent or guardian contact information and emergency details.
Parents or guardians may contact us at any time to review or request deletion of a child’s information, subject to applicable legal or operational requirements.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
- Referring websites
- General usage and navigation information
This information helps us improve website functionality, performance, accessibility, content, and visitor experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, improve performance, analyze visitor traffic, and enhance user experience.
Cookies may include:
- Essential website functionality cookies
- Analytics and performance cookies
- User preference cookies
- Security-related cookies
We may use services such as Google Analytics or similar tools to better understand how visitors use the website. These services may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, device information, and general geographic region.
You may control cookies through your browser settings and through our website cookie consent preferences where available.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain our website
- Provide services, registrations, memberships, and purchases
- Communicate about classes, events, exhibits, and programs
- Respond to inquiries and customer service requests
- Improve website functionality and accessibility
- Analyze website performance and visitor engagement
- Maintain security and prevent fraud or misuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or communications, we may occasionally send updates regarding events, exhibitions, classes, fundraising campaigns, promotions, or organizational news.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us directly.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
We may share information with trusted service providers who assist with:
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Payment processing
- Email communications
- Event registration systems
- Analytics and website performance tools
- Security and spam prevention services
These providers are authorized to use information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to:
- Protect our legal rights
- Respond to lawful requests or legal processes
- Prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats
- Protect the safety of website users or the public
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for operational, legal, accounting, educational, or archival purposes.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state or country of residence, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain information
- Opt out of certain communications
- Request information about how your data is used
To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the contact information below.
Accessibility
The Art Center is committed to improving website accessibility and usability for all visitors. We continue working toward better accessibility standards and compatibility with assistive technologies.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites or services not operated by The Art Center. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
The Art Center of Western Colorado
1803 N 7th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone: (970) 243-7337
Email: info@gjartcenter.org
