Privacy POLICY.
Last Updated: 03/02/2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Kindred Studio ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, attend our events, or use our services.
By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect the following types of information:
Personal Information You Provide
When you book a workshop, rent our venue, register for an event, sign up for our mailing list, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and billing or payment information (processed through our third-party payment providers).
Photos and Media
We may capture photos, videos, or other media at our events, workshops, and markets. By attending an event at Kindred Studio, you acknowledge that photography and videography may occur. We will make reasonable efforts to notify attendees when media is being captured at events.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we and our third-party service providers may automatically collect certain information, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and other usage data through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process bookings, registrations, and payments for workshops, events, and venue rentals
- To communicate with you about your bookings, upcoming events, and updates from Kindred Studio
- To send marketing communications and newsletters (you may opt out at any time)
- To promote our events and community through photos and media shared on our website and social media channels
- To improve our website, services, and user experience through analytics
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with the following parties:
Service Providers: We use third-party services to operate our business, including Squarespace (website hosting), Acuity Scheduling (booking), and payment processors such as Stripe or Square. These providers only access your information as needed to perform their services and are obligated to protect it.
Event Partners and Instructors: If you register for a workshop led by an independent instructor, we may share your name and contact information with that instructor solely for the purpose of facilitating the workshop.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, safety, or property.
COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to analyze traffic, personalize content, and improve your experience. These may include cookies set by Squarespace and third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, fulfill the purposes described in this policy, and comply with our legal obligations. Payment information is not stored on our servers and is handled directly by our payment processors.
YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email
- Request that we limit the use or sharing of your personal information
- Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. As stated above, we do not sell personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
PHOTO AND MEDIA OPT-OUT
If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded at our events, please notify a Kindred Studio team member at the event. If you find a photo or video of yourself on our website or social media that you would like removed, please contact us and we will make reasonable efforts to remove it.
THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
DATA SECURITY
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Kindred Studio
1910 Bryant Street
San Francisco, CA
Email: contact@kindredstudiosf.com