Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 16, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how galdent.org collects and uses your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. This policy explains what information we gather, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your data.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways to provide and improve our services. When you register for our textile art courses, embroidery classes, or workshop sessions, we gather your name, email address, phone number, and course preferences. We also collect information about how you interact with our website, including which pages you visit, the time spent on each page, and the links you click. Additionally, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand your preferences better.

If you contact us with questions about our azulejo painting workshops, hand-weaving courses, or textile dyeing sessions, we may keep records of your correspondence. Payment information for course registrations is processed securely through third-party payment providers and is not stored on our servers.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our textile art courses and services. Your data helps us personalize your experience, send you updates about new workshops, and respond to your inquiries. We analyze usage patterns to understand which courses and topics interest our mature creative learners most, allowing us to develop better educational content and experiences.

We may also use your information to comply with legal obligations, prevent fraudulent activity, and protect the security of our website and services. We never sell your personal information to third parties. We only share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our courses, and these providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time. You may also request a copy of all data we hold about you in a portable format. If you wish to exercise these rights or have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us using the information provided below.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences and opt out of certain tracking activities. We respect your choices regarding communication preferences and will not send you marketing emails if you opt out. Please note that some features of our website may not function properly if you disable certain cookies.

Data Security and Storage

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses encryption technology to secure sensitive data during transmission. However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. If you request account deletion, we will remove your information within thirty days, except where we are required by law to retain it. Information related to transactions and legal compliance may be kept for longer periods as required.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our content about textile art, embroidery, and hand-weaving courses. Essential cookies are necessary for website functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand user behavior. Preference cookies remember your settings and choices.

Third-party cookies may be used for analytics and marketing purposes. You can control cookie settings through your browser and can refuse cookies, though this may affect your ability to access certain features. We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information or to track you across unrelated websites without your consent.

Policy Updates and Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. If you have questions about any updates or need clarification about our practices, please reach out to us directly.