Privacy Policy

Overview

Great Lakes Polynesia and the Polynesian Arts Advocacy Council of Michigan ("we," "us," or "our") are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website or use our Member Portal.

Information We Collect

Contact Form

When you submit our contact or booking request form, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and event details. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.

Member Portal Accounts

If you register for our Member Portal, we collect your name, email address, and any profile information you choose to provide (such as a profile photo). Account data is used to authenticate you and to provide access to member resources including class materials and updates.

Automatically Collected Data

Like most websites, our servers may log standard technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is used for site security and performance monitoring only.

How We Use Your Information

• To respond to booking requests and general inquiries
• To authenticate and manage your Member Portal account
• To send important class updates and announcements to enrolled students
• To improve site functionality and user experience

We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

• Supabase — Authentication and database hosting for Member Portal accounts.
• BunnyCDN — Video and image delivery for member resources.
• Printify — Merchandise fulfillment for our online store.
• Botpoison — Anti-spam protection on contact forms. No personal data is shared.
• Google Calendar — Class schedule embeds displayed on our public pages.

Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Member Portal accounts and associated data are retained while your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and data at any time by contacting us.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Cookies & Local Storage

Our Member Portal uses cookies and browser local storage to maintain your login session and remember your display preferences (such as light or dark mode). No tracking or advertising cookies are used.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time. To make a request, contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us.