Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2026

Spark Studio Salem (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle information collected through our website and within our physical makerspace.


1. Website Visitors & Cookies

We do not use tracking cookies or third-party web analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) on our website.

2. Information Collected via Forms

  • Contact Form: Information submitted through our contact form is used to review your request, respond to your inquiry, and evaluate potential community membership or involvement.
  • Donations: Online donations are processed using 3rd-party processors and services. When you make a donation, these 3rd parties collect information necessary to complete the transaction, which may include your name, mailing address, email address, and phone number. Payment details (such as credit card numbers) are never stored on or accessible by our website servers.

3. Website Security & Spam Prevention

We use a 3rd-party service to protect our website forms against automated bot submissions and spam, which processes minimal browser/device signals solely for security purposes.

For details, review Privacy Addenda.

4. Physical Space Access & Security

  • Access Control: Physical access to the makerspace is governed by keyless access, managed on a per-user basis to ensure community safety.
  • Security Cameras: The makerspace operates physical security cameras for facility safety. Camera feeds are strictly private and restricted to authorized users on location or via secure connections.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Information is only shared with third-party service providers to fulfill basic non-profit operations or as required by law.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at https://sparkstudiosalem.com/contact/.