MAG Privacy & Cookies

Effective Date: March 25, 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy and Cookies Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

  1. Information We Collect

    We do not collect personally identifiable information from users unless you explicitly provide it to us (e.g., via contact forms or email). We do not sell, rent, or retain user data beyond what is necessary for the website’s functionality.

  2. Use of Google Analytics

    We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information such as:
    • Pages visited
    • Time spent on each page
    • Browser and device information
    • General location (based on IP, which is anonymized)

    This information helps us improve the user experience and content of our website.

    Google Analytics and Third-Party Access

    Google Analytics data may be shared with qualified vendors who assist us with:
    • Website maintenance and performance monitoring
    • User experience improvements
    • Error tracking and technical support

    All vendors are contractually required to handle any data securely and in accordance with this privacy policy.

    We have also configured Google Analytics with:

    • IP anonymization, which masks parts of your IP address
    • No use of Analytics for advertising, remarketing, or demographic profiling

    You can learn more about how Google uses your data at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

  3. Cookies

    Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Our website uses:

    • Essential cookies for core functionality (e.g., session handling if applicable).
    • Analytics cookies via Google Analytics, as described above.

    You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. For more information, visit: https://www.allaboutcookies.org

  4. Data Retention

    We do not retain personally identifiable data. Google Analytics data is retained according to our configured settings (typically no more than 26 months) and may be used by qualified vendors for the purposes stated above.

  5. Your Rights

    Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

    • Request access to any data we may have collected
    • Request correction or deletion of that data
    • Opt out of cookies and analytics tracking (via browser settings or privacy plugins)
  6. Contact Us

    If you have questions about this policy or your data, please contact:

    Email:
    info@themadisonartistsguild.org
    Address:
    The Madison Artists Guild
    P.O. Box 225
    Madison, GA 30650