Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 12/18/2025
SMART Network Guild ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining transparency in how we collect and use information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
SMART Network Guild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting musicians, artists, authors, actors, and healers through education, resources, and community.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:
Name
Email address
Information submitted through contact forms
Information submitted to be featured in our newsletter or community spotlight
Donation-related information (processed by third-party platforms)
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information such as medical data, social security numbers, or banking details.
How We Collect Information
Information is collected when you:
Subscribe to our newsletter
Contact us through our website
Submit information to be featured in our community or newsletter
Make a donation through our donation platform
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect solely to:
Communicate with subscribers and community members
Share newsletters, updates, and educational resources
Respond to inquiries and requests
Feature creatives in our newsletter (with permission)
Manage nonprofit operations and donations
SMART Network Guild does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to help operate our organization, including:
Beehiiv – email newsletter subscriptions and distribution
Zeffy – donation processing
Google Analytics – website performance and usage analytics (if enabled)
Google Ads – outreach and awareness campaigns
These third-party providers may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies. SMART Network Guild does not control how these services handle your data once it is submitted to their platforms.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use our site. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
Unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link provided in our communications
Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information
To make a request, please contact us using the information below.
Children’s Privacy
SMART Network Guild does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
Email: support@smartnetworkguild.org
