Effective: 08/01/2025
Thank you for visiting https://flashfictioninstitute.com (“Site”), which is owned and operated by Flash Fiction Institute (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This privacy statement (“Privacy Statement”) describes our information collection, use, and sharing practices, as well as the choices you have regarding our use and sharing of your information. As used in this Privacy Statement, the word “including” means including, without limitation. By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms of this Privacy Statement. If you do not agree to the terms of this Privacy Statement, please do not access or use our Site or provide us (online or offline) with any of your personal information.
- INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We and service providers acting on our behalf may collect information from a variety of sources and in a variety of ways, including the following:
- Contact and Other Personal Information: When you visit our Site, create a user profile, join our mailing list, register for a class or event, make a donation, send us an email, or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect contact and personal information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, postal address, and phone number.
- Demographic Information: When you register for a class or event, make a donation, or communicate with us, we may collect demographic information such as gender, race, ethnicity, marital status, location, occupation, and income level.
- Payment Information: When you make a purchase, we (or service providers) may collect payment information, such as your credit or debit card number, to process the transaction.
- Social Media Information: If you use social media features on our Site, we may collect personal information such as your name, email, birthday, and location. You should review the privacy policies of any social media services you use to understand how they handle your personal data.
- Device and Browser Information: We may use cookies, pixel tags, and other technologies to collect information about your online activity, such as your browser type, operating system, geographic location, the pages you visit, and how long you stay on each page. This information is used to keep our Site reliable and secure, analyze its use, and enhance your experience.
- Wi-Fi Information: If you use Wi-Fi services at our office (6440 Brann Street, Oakland, CA 94605), we may collect data about your session, such as websites you visit, your device ID, and session time.
- Other Information: We may also obtain data from third parties to supplement the accuracy of information we collect.
- INFORMATION COLLECTED BY THIRD PARTIES
We may use third parties for Site maintenance, payment processing, and marketing. These providers may collect or access your information to perform services but are prohibited from using your data for other purposes. - USE OF INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including responding to inquiries, processing donations, conducting market research, and improving our services. - SHARING OF INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Your information may be shared with instructors, service providers, or others to fulfill services or comply with legal obligations. - HOW TO OPT OUT
You can opt out of receiving marketing communications or interest-based ads by contacting us at info@flashfictioninstitute.com. - ACCESS AND CONTROL OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
To access, update, or delete your personal information, contact us at info@flashfictioninstitute.com. - INFORMATION RETENTION AND SECURITY
We will retain your data as needed for business, tax, or legal obligations. While we take precautions to protect your information, no system is 100% secure. - VISITORS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES
Our Site is intended for use by U.S. residents. If you access our Site from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. - CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
We offer California residents the right to access, update, or delete their information in accordance with applicable laws. - PERSONS UNDER AGE 13
We do not knowingly collect information from persons under 13. If you believe a minor has provided us with their data, please contact us at info@flashfictioninstitute.com. - REVISIONS TO THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT
We may revise this Privacy Statement from time to time. If revisions are material, we will notify you by posting a notice on our Site. - HOW TO CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at info@flashfictioninstitute.com.