Privacy Policy - Tapestry Institute

Tapestry Institute Privacy Policy

Tapestry Institute (“Tapestry”) respects the privacy concerns of the users of its website, www.tapestryinstitute.org, and the services provided therein (the “Site”). Tapestry provides this Privacy Policy to explain what information is gathered during a visit to the Site and how such information may be used.

You must also review the Terms of Use which also govern use of this Site.

By using the Site, you accept the policies and restrictions set forth in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use the Site.

Use of Information

As a general policy, no personally identifiable information, such as your name, address, or e-mail address, is automatically collected from your visit to the Site. However, certain non-personal information is recorded by the standard operation of Tapestry’s Internet servers. Information such as the type of browser being used, its operating system, and your IP address may be collected to enhance your online experience.

The Site’s mailing list and other forms may request that you give us contact information such as your name, mailing and/or e-mail address. Information submitted at the time of submission will be used by Tapestry only as necessary for its legitimate business interests.

Tapestry does not share such information with our business and promotional partners. Personally identifiable information is never sold or leased to any third parties. With your permission, we may use your contact information to send you information about our company and programs.

Option to Opt Out of E-mail Communications

The Site may provide you the opportunity to opt in to receive communications from Tapestry. You always have the option of removing your name from any e-mail list to discontinue any such future communications. To ensure immediate removal from any list, please follow the specific instructions set forth within the communications you receive from Tapestry.

Billing Information

Tapestry does not store any credit card information it may receive regarding a specific transaction or billing arrangement except as necessary to complete and satisfy its rights and obligations pertaining to such transaction, subscription, billing arrangement, or as otherwise authorized by you.

Tapestry may disclose user information in special cases when we have reason to believe that disclosing this information is necessary to identify, contact, or bring legal action against someone who may be causing injury to or interference (either intentionally or unintentionally) with Tapestry’s rights or property, other users of the Site, or anyone else who may be harmed by such activities.

Cookies

Cookies are pieces of information a Website transfers to an individual’s computer hard drive for record keeping purposes. Cookies make using our Site easier by, among other things, saving your passwords and preferences for you. These cookies are restricted for use only on our Site, and do not transfer any personal information to any other party.

Your browser may be initially set up to accept cookies. You can, however, reset your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Disabling cookies setting or refuse to accept a cookie may cause some parts of the Site to not function properly or may cause the Site to be considerably slower.

Malware/Spyware/Viruses

Neither Tapestry nor the Site knowingly permit the use of malware, spyware, viruses, or other similar types of software.

Links to External Sites

Tapestry is not responsible for the content or practices of third party websites that may be linked to the Site. Tapestry is also not responsible for any information that you might share with such linked websites. You should refer to each website’s respective privacy policy and practices prior to disclosing any information.

Security

Security for all personally identifiable information is extremely important to Tapestry. Nevertheless, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, while Tapestry strives to protect your personal information, Tapestry cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit over the Internet. You transmit information over the Internet at your own risk.

General Data Protection Regulation

If you are a natural person residing in the European Union then the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR) grants you certain rights concerning your personal data.

You have the right to only receive information from us if you have given specific consent to receive such information. At any time, you may choose to discontinue receiving information from us. To do so, email us at jo@tapestryinstitute.org or follow the instructions in any email Tapestry sends you.

Tapestry is the controller of the data you provide. You may contact the data controller at jo@tapestryinstitute.org.

Some of the data we collect may include your name, email address, physical address, phone number, and credit card information. You have the right to request access to the personally identifiable information (PII) we collect and retain. You have the right to correct or erase your personal data, and Tapestry must comply with that request without delay. You have the right to restrict the processing of your data.

Tapestry collects data for the specific, explicit, and legitimate purpose of sending you requested information concerning our programs, news items, and fundraisers. Any and all data that we collect is limited to the data necessary for those purposes and is reasonably required to enter into a contract with you. We do not keep data any longer than is necessary for the purpose it is used. If Tapestry wants to process your data for any other reason, we will tell you in advance. If we use your data for direct marketing purposes, which we don’t do but we have to tell you this anyway, you can object at any time. You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority who has jurisdiction over issues regarding the General Data Protection Regulation.

All data is stored in online systems, and we do not keep paper records of your personal data. Some of the third-party systems we may use include Google Analytics, Constant Contact, and payment processors, such as PayPal.

We protect your personal data with appropriate security measures. If there is a data breach of your personal information, Tapestry will notify you of such a breach without undue delay unless the personal data would be unintelligible to whomever stole it or if the breach is unlikely to cause you harm. If notifying you personally involves a disproportionate effort, then we may provide notification by public communication.

This privacy policy may be revised from time to time. Tapestry will notify you by email with the revisions when they are published on the website.