Last Updated: April 3, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, including when you book events, apply for grants, or participate in community engagement activities. We are committed to transparency and to safeguarding your privacy in accordance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and other relevant privacy regulations.

ArtNook.net is built using GoDaddy’s Website Builder platform. As the owner and operator of this website, ArtNook acts as the data controller for information you provide directly to us. GoDaddy, as our hosting and platform provider, acts as a data processor for certain technical and operational functions. This policy describes our data practices as well as those of GoDaddy and any third-party services we use.

By using ArtNook.net, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our website.

We collect information to provide you with our services, improve your experience, and comply with legal obligations. The types of information we collect depend on how you interact with our website and services.

a. Contact Forms and Inquiries:When you fill out a contact form, register for an event, or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Postal address (if provided)
• Organization or affiliation (if applicable)
• Any additional information you choose to provide in your message or form submission

b. Event Booking and Registration:To facilitate event bookings, we may collect:

• Attendee names
• Contact details (email, phone)
• Payment information (processed securely via third-party payment processors; we do not store full credit card details)
• Accessibility or dietary requirements (if you choose to provide them)
• Consent to terms and privacy policy

c. Grant Applications and Community Engagement: If you apply for a grant or participate in community programs, we may collect:

• Application details (project description, artist statement, portfolio links)
• Demographic information (optional, for grant reporting or diversity initiatives)
• References or supporting documents (uploaded files, subject to file type and size restrictions)

d. Newsletter and Marketing Sign-ups: If you subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications, we collect your email address and communication preferences.

e. User Accounts (if applicable):If you create an account on our website (for event management or grant tracking), we collect your login credentials and account profile information.

When you visit ArtNook.net, certain information is collected automatically by GoDaddy’s platform and integrated analytics tools:

• IP address
• Device and browser type
• Operating system
• Referring website or source
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Clickstream data and navigation patterns
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” below)

We may receive information about you from third-party services integrated with our website, such as:

• Payment processors (confirmation of payment, transaction ID)
• Analytics providers (aggregated usage statistics)
• Email marketing platforms (delivery and engagement metrics)
• Social media platforms (if you interact with our content or use social login features)

We do not purchase or sell personal data from or to third parties.

We use your information for the following purposes, in accordance with applicable laws:

• To process and respond to your inquiries, event bookings, and other requests
• To manage event registrations, confirmations, and attendee communications
• To process payments and issue receipts (via secure third-party processors)

• To send you transactional emails (e.g., booking confirmations, grant application updates)
• To send you newsletters, event invitations, and marketing communications (with your consent)
• To notify you of changes to our services, policies, or upcoming events

• To operate, maintain, and improve our website and services
• To monitor website usage, detect technical issues, and analyze trends
• To personalize your experience and remember your preferences (where applicable)
• To ensure website security and prevent fraud or abuse

• To comply with legal obligations, including tax, accounting, and reporting requirements
• To respond to lawful requests from authorities or regulators
• To enforce our terms of service and protect our rights, property, or safety

• To evaluate the effectiveness of our programs, grants, and community initiatives (using aggregated, de-identified data)
• To report on grant outcomes to funders or partners (without disclosing personally identifiable information unless required or with your consent)

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

We do not sell your personal information. We only share your information as necessary to provide our services, comply with the law, or with your explicit consent.

ArtNook.net is hosted on GoDaddy’s Website Builder platform. GoDaddy acts as a data processor, providing hosting, storage, and technical infrastructure. GoDaddy may access or process your data only as necessary to provide these services and in accordance with their privacy and data processing agreements.

We use PCI-compliant third-party payment processors (such as GoDaddy Payments, Stripe, or PayPal) to handle online payments for event bookings, donations, or other transactions. Payment information is transmitted securely and is not stored on our servers. Please refer to the privacy policies of the relevant payment processor for details on their data practices.

We use analytics services to collect aggregated data about website usage. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our site. We configure analytics tools to respect privacy settings, including IP anonymization and data retention limits, and require user consent where applicable.

If you subscribe to our newsletter or event updates, your email address and preferences may be managed through a third-party email marketing platform (e.g., Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, or GoDaddy Email). These platforms process your data only as instructed by us and in accordance with their privacy policies.

For specialized forms (such as for event feedback), we may use integrated third-party form builders (e.g., Jotform) that process and store form responses securely. These providers are contractually required to protect your data and comply with relevant privacy laws.

We may engage trusted service providers to assist with website maintenance, security, data backup, or customer support. These providers have access to your data only as necessary to perform their functions and are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other business transfer, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.

ArtNook.net uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website usage, and support essential site functions.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, such as remembering your preferences, enabling secure logins, and collecting analytics data.

Cookie Type Purpose Consent Required? Strictly Necessary Enable core site functionality (e.g., security, session management, form submissions) No (essential for site) Performance/Analytics Collect aggregated data on site usage and performance (e.g., Google Analytics) Yes (opt-in required in EU/CA) Functional Remember user preferences (e.g., language, accessibility settings) Yes (where not essential) Marketing/Third-Party Support social media sharing, advertising, or embedded content Yes (opt-in required)  

We do not use cookies for behavioral advertising or cross-site tracking.

• When you first visit ArtNook.net, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
• You can change your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings link in the website footer.
• Essential cookies are always enabled to ensure the website functions properly.
• If you decline non-essential cookies, analytics and third-party tracking tools will not be activated.

Some third-party services integrated with our website (e.g., Google Analytics, embedded social media widgets) may set their own cookies. We require these providers to comply with applicable privacy laws and provide clear disclosures.

ArtNook.net respects browser-based “Do Not Track” and Global Privacy Control signals where technically feasible and required by law. However, not all features may be supported by all browsers or third-party services.

We take the security and integrity of your personal information seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect it.

• Your data is stored on secure servers managed by GoDaddy and, where applicable, by trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, form builders).

• We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
• Contact form submissions and event registrations are typically retained for up to 24 months, unless a longer retention period is required for legal or reporting purposes.
• You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal or contractual retention requirements.

As a California-based business, we primarily process and store your data in the United States. However, some of our service providers (such as GoDaddy) may process data in other jurisdictions.

• For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we ensure that any international transfers of personal data are made in accordance with GDPR requirements, using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), adequacy decisions, or other approved mechanisms.
• GoDaddy and our other major service providers have certified their compliance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and implement appropriate safeguards for cross-border data transfers.

Depending on your location and applicable law, you have certain rights regarding your personal information. We are committed to enabling you to exercise these rights.

If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights:

• Right to be Informed: You have the right to know how your data is collected, used, and shared.
• Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request deletion of your data, subject to legal exceptions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
• Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details in the “Contact Us” section. We will respond within one month, or as required by law.

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months, the sources of that information, the purposes for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared.
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Correct: You can request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (ArtNook.net does not sell or share your data for cross-context behavioral advertising).
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You can request that we limit the use and disclosure of your sensitive personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination:You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your rights, please use the contact details below. We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within 45 days, as required by law.

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent, in accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and California’s Online Eraser Law.
• If you are under 18 and a California resident, you may request removal of content or information you have posted on our website by contacting us.

You may exercise your rights by:

• Emailing us at artnookstudio.m@gmail.com
• Mailing a written request to our business address (see physical address at website footer)

Please include sufficient information to verify your identity and specify the nature of your request. We may require additional information to process your request. If you are an authorized agent making a request on behalf of another individual, please provide proof of authorization.

ArtNook.net is intended for use by adults and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

• For educational programs or events involving minors, we require parental or guardian consent for any data collection.
• Parents or guardians may review, correct, or request deletion of their child’s information by contacting us.

We may send marketing emails, newsletters, and event invitations, but only with your explicit consent or where permitted by law.

• You may opt in to receive marketing communications by subscribing via our website.
• You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email or by contacting us directly.
• We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) for email and SMS marketing, including honoring opt-out requests within 10 business days.

We maintain records of our data processing activities (RoPA) as required by GDPR and other regulations. Our privacy governance practices include:

• Regular review and updating of our privacy policy and data protection measures
• Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new or high-risk processing activities
• Staff training on privacy and security best practices
• Periodic audits and risk assessments to ensure ongoing compliance.

We are committed to making our privacy policy accessible to all users. If you require this policy in an alternative format or need assistance, please contact us with the contact information located at the site’s footer.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service offerings. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy indicates the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via our website or by email where appropriate.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

ArtNook Email: artnookstudio.m@gmail.com Phone: +1 (925)-890-2432

For GoDaddy platform-specific privacy questions, you may also contact GoDaddy at privacy@godaddy.com or visit their privacy center at https://www.godaddy.com/agreements/privacy.

This section supplements the information above for California residents, as required by the CCPA/CPRA.

Categories of Personal Information Collected (past 12 months):

• Identifiers (name, email, phone, address)
• Commercial information (event bookings, transactions)
• Sensitive personal information (only if voluntarily provided, e.g., accessibility needs)

Sources of Personal Information:

• Directly from you (form submissions, event registrations)
• Automatically via website analytics
• Third-party service providers (payment processors, analytics)

Business or Commercial Purposes for Collection:

• Providing and managing services
• Processing transactions
• Communicating with you
• Website analytics and improvement
• Legal compliance

Disclosure of Personal Information:

• Service providers (hosting, payment, analytics)
• Legal authorities (if required)
• No sale or sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising

Your Rights:

• Right to know, access, correct, delete, and opt out (see “Your Rights” above)
• Right to limit use of sensitive personal information
• Right to non-discrimination

To exercise your rights, please use the contact details above.

Data Category Source Purpose Shared With Retention Period User Rights Contact Information Forms, bookings Communication, service delivery GoDaddy, email providers 24 months (typical) Access, correction, deletion Event Registration Booking forms Event management, payment Payment processors 24 months Access, deletion, correction, Analytics Data Website usage Site improvement, security, access Payment Data Payment forms Transaction processing Payment processors Not stored by ArtNook N/A (see processor policy) Cookies/Tracking Website visit Functionality, analytics GoDaddy, analytics providers Session or as configured Consent, opt-out  

• No Sale or Sharing: We do not sell or share your personal information for advertising or marketing purposes.
• No Automated Decision-Making: We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling with legal or significant effects.
• No Discrimination: Exercising your privacy rights will not result in any discrimination or reduced service.
• Third-Party Links: Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices; please review their policies before providing information.

Thank you for trusting ArtNook with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe, engaging experience for our community.

If you have questions, please contact us via the contact information located in our website footer.