Last updated: August 11, 2026
Who We Are
The Metal Arts Guild of San Francisco (“MAG,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a nonprofit educational organization supporting artists, craftspeople, educators, students, collectors, and others interested in metal arts.
Our website address is:
https://www.metalartsguildsf.org
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit our website, become a member, register for an event, subscribe to communications, make a payment, or otherwise interact with MAG online.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you use the website, we may collect:
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Your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, and other contact information
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Membership level, membership status, renewal dates, and member-profile information
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Information you choose to publish in the member directory
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Event registrations and attendance information
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Payment and transaction information
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Information submitted through contact, membership, donation, survey, or other forms
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Email subscription preferences
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Comments and other content you submit
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Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring page, and pages visited
Please do not submit sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for the relevant service or specifically requested by MAG.
MembershipWorks
MAG uses MembershipWorks, operated by SourceFound, Inc., to provide membership administration, member accounts, directory profiles, event listings and registration, forms, payment-related services, and other membership functions.
Information entered into MembershipWorks may be processed and stored by MembershipWorks on MAG’s behalf. MembershipWorks acts as a service provider and data processor for membership information.
MembershipWorks also offers privacy controls for member-directory listings. Depending on MAG’s configuration, members may be able to control whether they are listed and whether information such as an address, telephone number, contact name, or messaging option is displayed.
For more information, see the MembershipWorks privacy and security information and MembershipWorks terms.
Member Directory
MAG may publish member names, business names, artwork, biographies, website links, social-media links, and other profile information through its online member directory.
Information placed in a public directory may be viewed, copied, or indexed by visitors and search engines. Members should only add information they are comfortable making public.
Where available, members may use MembershipWorks privacy settings to limit directory visibility. Members may also contact MAG to request assistance updating or removing directory information.
Payments
Payments for memberships, renewals, event registrations, donations, and other purchases are processed through MembershipWorks using Stripe.
Stripe collects and processes payment-card information on MAG’s behalf. MAG does not ordinarily receive or store complete credit- or debit-card numbers on its WordPress website. MAG may receive limited transaction information, such as the payer’s name, contact information, payment amount, transaction date, payment status, and a partial card identifier.
Stripe processes information according to its own security practices and privacy policy. For more information, see the Stripe Privacy Policy.
Events and Registrations
When you register for an event, MAG may collect your name, contact information, ticket selection, membership status, payment details, accessibility information you choose to provide, and responses to event-registration questions.
MAG may use this information to administer the event, communicate with attendees, process payments, maintain attendance records, and improve future programming.
Some events may use third-party registration, videoconferencing, venue, or ticketing services. Information submitted directly to those services is also governed by their privacy policies.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to MAG newsletters or provide your email address through a membership, registration, or contact form, we may use it to send organizational news, membership notices, renewal reminders, event information, transaction receipts, and other relevant communications.
MAG may use an external email service, such as Mailchimp, to manage mailing lists and deliver messages. You may unsubscribe from promotional email by following the unsubscribe link provided in the message. Transactional or administrative messages related to an active membership, registration, or payment may still be sent when necessary.
Comments
When visitors leave comments, the website may collect the information shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user-agent string, to assist with spam detection and site security.
An anonymized string created from an email address, sometimes called a hash, may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether the commenter uses that service. The Gravatar and Automattic Privacy Policy applies. After a comment is approved, the commenter’s profile image may be publicly visible with the comment.
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam-detection service.
Media
If you upload images to the website or a member profile, avoid uploading files containing embedded location information, including EXIF GPS data. Website visitors may be able to download images and extract embedded information.
By uploading media, you represent that you have the right to provide and publish it.
Cookies
The website and its service providers may use cookies and similar technologies for login sessions, member-account functions, security, preferences, embedded services, analytics, and site performance.
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies may remain for approximately one year.
When you visit the WordPress login page, the website may set a temporary cookie to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal information and is normally discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, WordPress and MembershipWorks may set cookies needed to maintain your session and save display preferences. WordPress login cookies generally remain for two days, or up to two weeks when “Remember Me” is selected. Display-preference cookies may remain for approximately one year. Logging out removes the applicable login cookies.
Administrators and other authorized contributors may receive an additional cookie when editing or publishing content. This cookie identifies the edited post and normally expires after one day.
You can remove or block cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may prevent member login, event registration, forms, or other website functions from working properly.
Analytics
MAG may use website analytics tools, including Google Analytics 4, to understand aggregate website traffic and improve the site. These tools may collect information such as pages visited, approximate location, browser and device type, referral source, and interactions with the website.
Analytics services may use cookies or similar technologies. Information collected by Google is governed by the Google Privacy Policy.
MAG does not use the former Universal Analytics property as its current analytics system.
Embedded Content and External Links
Pages may include embedded or linked content from other services, including videos, maps, social-media platforms, event-registration services, payment providers, and other websites.
Embedded content may behave as though you visited the provider’s website directly. The provider may collect information, use cookies, apply additional tracking, or monitor your interaction with its content, particularly if you are logged into an account with that provider.
MAG is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
How We Use Information
MAG may use personal information to:
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Administer memberships and renewals
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Maintain member accounts and directory profiles
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Process registrations, payments, and donations
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Operate events, educational programs, grants, and scholarships
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Respond to inquiries
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Send requested communications and organizational updates
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Maintain and secure the website
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Detect spam, abuse, fraud, or technical problems
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Comply with legal, accounting, and administrative obligations
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Understand and improve MAG’s website, programs, and services
How We Share Information
MAG may share information with service providers that help operate the website and MAG’s programs, including:
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MembershipWorks
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Website hosting and security providers
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Payment processors
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Email-delivery platforms
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Event-registration and videoconferencing services
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Analytics providers
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Spam-detection and website-maintenance services
These providers may process information only as permitted by their agreements and applicable law.
MAG may also disclose information when legally required, to protect the rights or safety of MAG or others, or as part of an organizational restructuring.
MAG does not sell personal information for money.
How Long We Retain Information
MAG retains information only as long as reasonably necessary for membership administration, event operations, communications, historical and organizational records, accounting, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and security.
Membership and transaction records may be retained after a membership ends when needed for legitimate administrative, financial, historical, or legal purposes.
Approved comments and associated metadata may be retained indefinitely so that follow-up comments can be recognized and approved.
Registered users may be able to view, edit, or delete certain profile information. Usernames may not be changeable. Authorized website administrators may also view and update profile information.
Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to request:
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Access to personal information MAG holds about you
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Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
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Deletion of certain personal information
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A copy or export of information you provided
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Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent
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Changes to email or directory preferences
These rights may be limited when MAG must retain information for legal, accounting, security, historical, or administrative purposes.
To make a request, use the contact information below. MAG may need to verify your identity before completing a request.
Security
MAG and its service providers use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to protect personal information. However, no website, transmission method, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Members are responsible for protecting their passwords and notifying MAG if they suspect unauthorized access to an account.
Children’s Privacy
MAG’s website is not directed primarily to children under 13, and MAG does not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without appropriate authorization. A parent or guardian who believes a child has submitted personal information may contact MAG to request its removal.
Changes to This Policy
MAG may update this Privacy Policy when its website, programs, service providers, or legal obligations change. The revised policy will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests concerning personal information, contact the Metal Arts Guild of San Francisco through: