Privacy Policy

Gouache Club
Website: gouacheclub.org
Effective Date: May 31, 2026
Last Updated: May 31, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Gouache Club ("we," "us," or "our"), located at gouacheclub.org. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Name and email address - collected when you sign up to receive announcements, updates, or newsletters from Gouache Club.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage and behavior data - pages visited, time spent on site, clicks, and navigation paths, collected via Google Analytics.
• Device and browser data - IP address, browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and general geographic location (city/country level).
• Search performance data - aggregated, anonymized data about how visitors discover our site through Google Search, collected via Google Search Console. This data does not identify individual users.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you announcements, updates, and news about Gouache Club that you've opted into
• Analyze how visitors use our site so we can improve content and experience
• Monitor our site's performance in search results
• Maintain the security and functionality of our website

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party tools. Each operates under its own privacy policy.

Used to track and analyze site traffic and visitor behavior. Google may process data in accordance with its own policies.

• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Opt out of tracking: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google Search Console

Used by us to monitor how our site appears in Google Search. This tool does not collect personally identifiable information about individual visitors.

• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5. Cookies

Google Analytics uses cookies - small text files stored in your browser - to distinguish visitors and track usage over time. These cookies do not identify you personally.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the site function.

6. Email Communications

When you provide your name and email address to receive announcements, we will only use that information to send you the communications you signed up for. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly at cs@gouacheclub.org.

We do not share your name or email address with third parties.

7. Data Retention

We retain your name and email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our announcements. Once you unsubscribe, we will remove your information from our active mailing list within a reasonable timeframe.

Analytics data collected by Google is retained according to Google's own data retention settings, which we have set to [12 months / 26 months - choose one].

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct any inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information at any time
• Opt out of email communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at cs@gouacheclub.org.

9. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies independently.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

Gouache Club
James Johnson
cs@gouacheclub.org
gouacheclub.org