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1. Introduction

The Alumni Association of Tama Art University New York Club ("Tamabi NY Club," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website tamabinyclub.com (the "Site").

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly: When you sign up for our newsletter, create a member account, or contact us through the Site, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Information collected automatically: When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited. We use Google Firebase for our backend services, which may use cookies and similar technologies to facilitate site functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to: operate and maintain the Site; send newsletters and club-related communications to subscribers; manage member accounts and provide access to member-only features; respond to inquiries and requests; improve our Site and services; and comply with legal obligations.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with service providers who assist in operating our Site (such as Google Firebase for hosting and data storage), but only to the extent necessary for them to provide their services. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Our data is stored using Google Firebase, which provides industry-standard security practices including encryption in transit and at rest. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies

Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and enable certain features such as user authentication. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect some Site functionality.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data. California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request its deletion. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

8. Newsletter Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you periodic updates about club activities, exhibitions, and events. You may unsubscribe at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link included in our emails. We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and will promptly honor unsubscribe requests.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as Tama Art University or social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at: tamabinyclub@gmail.com