Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: 2/12/2024

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Makerspace West Los Angeles ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect from users ("you" or "your") of our website www.makerspacewestla.org ("Site"), how we use it, with whom we share it, and the choices you have in relation to its use and disclosure. By using our Site, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this policy.

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Information Collection and Use

We collect personal information you provide directly to us, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide. We also automatically collect information about your device and how you interact with our Site, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, actions taken on our Site, and dates and times of Site visits.

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We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve our services; to communicate with you; to personalize your experience; and to protect our rights and the rights of our users.

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Partnerships with Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising

We partner with Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising to capture how you use and interact with our Site through behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session replay. This helps us to improve and market our products/services. Website usage data is captured using first and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies to determine the popularity of products/services and online activity. Additionally, we use this information for site optimization, fraud/security purposes, and advertising. For more information about how Microsoft collects and uses your data, visit the Microsoft Privacy Statement.

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Sharing and Selling Your Information

We may share or sell your information with third parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses. This may include sharing your information with partner companies, advertisers, and external service providers who work with us.

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Your Choices and Rights

You have certain rights and choices regarding the personal information we collect and use. Depending on your location, these may include the right to request access to, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information. You can also object to the processing of your personal information, request that we limit the use of your personal information, and request portability of your personal information.

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities over time and across different websites following your use of our Site. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level, but if you choose to disable cookies, it may limit your use of certain features or functions on our Site or service.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@makerspacewestla.org