Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Learnaris Center ("we," "us," "our," or the "Company") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, share, and protect information about individuals ("you" or "your") who interact with our services, enroll in our courses and workshops, visit our website, or communicate with us in any manner. This policy applies to all personal information we collect through our website, in-person interactions at our studio located at 2900 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525, phone communications, email correspondence, and any other channels through which you may provide information to us.

By using our services, enrolling in a course, submitting information through our website, or otherwise engaging with Learnaris Center, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to read this document carefully and contact us if you have any questions.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you enroll in a course, submit an inquiry form, contact us by email or phone, or interact with us in person. This information may include:

• Full name (first and last name)
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address and billing address
• Date of birth (for age verification and minor enrollment purposes)
• Payment information (credit card numbers, billing details — processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Emergency contact information
• Medical or health information voluntarily disclosed (e.g., allergies to art materials)
• Parent or guardian information (for students under 18)
• Course preferences, skill level, and artistic interests
• Feedback, reviews, testimonials, and survey responses
• Photographs of your artwork (with your permission)
• Any other information you choose to share in your communications with us

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information is collected automatically through cookies, web beacons, analytics tools, and similar technologies. This may include:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version, operating system, and device type
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
• Referring website or source that directed you to our site
• Date and time of access
• Interaction data (clicks, scrolls, form interactions)

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including payment processors, analytics providers, marketing platforms, and social media networks (if you interact with our content on those platforms). We may combine this information with data we already hold to improve our services, personalize your experience, and better understand our student community.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• Course Enrollment and Administration: To process your enrollment, manage your account, assign you to courses, communicate schedule changes, and provide course-related updates.
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send confirmation emails, provide course reminders, and share important updates about your enrollment or our services.
• Payment Processing: To process tuition payments, issue refunds, and manage billing-related communications. Payment card details are processed by PCI-compliant third-party payment processors and are not stored on our servers.
• Improving Our Services: To analyze student feedback, track enrollment trends, evaluate course effectiveness, and continuously improve our curricula, instruction quality, and overall student experience.
• Marketing and Promotions: To send you information about new courses, workshops, special offers, events, and other news that may interest you. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time (see Section 6).
• Legal and Safety: To comply with applicable laws and regulations, enforce our Terms of Service, protect the rights and safety of Learnaris Center and its students, and respond to legal proceedings or government requests.
• Website Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website, improve site performance and usability, and optimize our digital presence.

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 Service Providers

We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, including payment processors, email service providers, website hosting services, analytics platforms, and customer relationship management tools. These providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request. We may also disclose information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government inquiry.

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information for purposes not described in this policy if we obtain your prior consent. For example, we may request permission to feature your artwork or testimonial in our marketing materials, social media channels, or gallery exhibitions.

3.5 No Sale of Personal Information

Learnaris Center does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We respect your privacy and are committed to using your data responsibly and transparently.

4. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement a variety of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect it from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission (SSL/TLS protocols)
• Secure storage of personal data with access restricted to authorized personnel only
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Employee training on data privacy and security best practices
• Use of PCI-compliant third-party payment processors for financial transactions
• Physical security measures at our studio location, including secure storage for student records

Despite our best efforts, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Specific retention periods vary by data type:

• Enrollment and Course Records: Retained for 5 years after the conclusion of your last course with us, to support any future re-enrollment, transcript requests, or legal requirements.
• Payment Records: Retained for 7 years in accordance with IRS record-keeping requirements for financial transactions.
• Marketing Preferences: Retained until you opt out or request deletion.
• Website Analytics Data: Retained for up to 26 months, after which it is anonymized or deleted.
• Communication Records: Email and phone correspondence retained for 3 years.

When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data disposal procedures.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if any of that information is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. To make such a request, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

6.2 Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal and contractual exceptions. For example, we may need to retain certain information for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or to complete an ongoing transaction. Deletion requests will be processed within 30 days of receipt.

6.3 Opt-Out of Marketing

You may opt out of receiving marketing emails from Learnaris Center at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link included in each marketing email or by contacting us directly. Please note that even after opting out of marketing communications, you will continue to receive transactional emails related to your enrollment, account, and course schedule.

6.4 Cookies and Tracking

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being placed. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

6.5 Do Not Track Signals

Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser signals. However, you may disable tracking as described in Section 6.4 above. We will update this policy if our practices change regarding DNT signals.

7. Children's Privacy

Learnaris Center offers courses to students of all ages, including minors. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental or guardian consent. If a parent or guardian enrolls a child under 13, the parent or guardian is responsible for providing the child's information and consenting to its collection and use under this policy.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child's information has been collected without consent should contact us immediately.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated or controlled by Learnaris Center. This Privacy Policy applies only to our services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used, the right to request deletion, the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell your personal information), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

10. Colorado Privacy Rights

As a Colorado-based business, we comply with the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA). Colorado residents may have the right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their personal data, as well as the right to opt out of certain processing activities. Requests can be submitted using the contact information provided below and will be responded to within 45 days.

11. International Users

Learnaris Center is based in the United States, and our services are directed primarily to individuals located within the United States. If you access our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using our services, you consent to this transfer, storage, and processing.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our services after the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.