Privacy Policy

The Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans (ASIA) is committed to respecting your privacy. This policy explains what information is collected on the Guitarmaker website, how it is used, and how it is protected.

Information We Collect

We may collect limited personal information when you:

  • subscribe to Guitarmaker Magazine
  • create or manage an account
  • contact us by email
  • make a payment or recurring subscription

This information may include your name, email address, and basic account details.

Payment information is handled by third-party payment processors and is not stored on this website.

How Information Is Used

Information collected through this site is used only to:

  • manage subscriptions and access
  • communicate about accounts or publications
  • operate and maintain the website
  • support editorial, archival, and organizational work

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Cookies and Site Functionality

This site may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • support login and session functionality
  • maintain site performance
  • understand basic usage patterns

Cookies are used only for normal site operation and are not used for advertising or profiling.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services for:

  • payment processing
  • website hosting
  • basic analytics

These services are used only as necessary to operate the site and are subject to their own privacy practices.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information collected on this site. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in site operation or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

admin@guitarmaker.org