The Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans (ASIA) respects the privacy of visitors, readers, subscribers, and contributors. This policy explains what information the Guitarmaker website collects, how it is used, and the choices available to you.
Effective date: September 2, 2026
Information We Collect
Information you provide
We collect information that you choose to provide when you:
- create or manage an account
- purchase or manage a Guitarmaker subscription
- contact ASIA or Guitarmaker
- submit an article, photograph, or other material for consideration
This information may include your name, email address, username, account and subscription details, correspondence, and any material you choose to submit.
Payments
Full payment-card information is collected and processed by a third-party payment processor rather than stored directly by this website. The site may receive and retain related information such as a transaction identifier, payment status, billing contact information, card type, or the last four digits of a card.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, our web server and security systems create routine technical logs. These may include an IP address, browser or device information, requested pages, referring pages, timestamps, and information about errors or suspected misuse.
How Information Is Used
We use information collected through the site to:
- create and manage accounts, subscriptions, and access
- process payments and maintain transaction records
- respond to questions and communicate about accounts or publications
- review editorial contributions
- operate, secure, troubleshoot, and improve the website
- meet accounting, tax, legal, and organizational obligations
Cookies
The site uses cookies and similar technologies needed for normal functions such as account sign-in, membership access, session management, preferences, and security. We do not use cookies for third-party advertising or cross-site behavioral profiling.
Service Providers and Disclosure
We may share limited information with service providers that help us operate the site, including providers of website hosting, email delivery, payment processing, security, and technical maintenance. These providers may process information only as needed to provide their services and are subject to their own privacy practices.
We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with law, protect the site or its users, investigate misuse, or protect the rights and safety of ASIA and others.
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Account and correspondence records may be retained while an account or subscription remains active. Transaction and organizational records may be kept longer when needed for accounting, tax, security, archival, or legal purposes.
Your Choices
You may contact us to ask about personal information associated with your account or to request a correction or deletion. Some information may need to be retained to complete transactions, maintain publication records, prevent fraud, or meet legal obligations.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical steps to protect the information collected through this site. No method of electronic transmission or storage, however, can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in the website, our practices, or applicable requirements. The effective date above will be revised when the policy changes.
Contact
Questions or requests concerning this policy may be sent to admin@guitarmaker.org.