terms & coniditions

Thank you for visiting The Cleveland Foundry website. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you may share with us through our website and digital platforms.

The Cleveland Foundry does not collect personal information about visitors unless you choose to provide it to us voluntarily. We use any information you provide to respond to inquiries, process registrations, communicate updates, and improve how we serve our community.This Privacy Statement applies to the online activities of The Cleveland Foundry, including TheClevelandFoundry.org, our related registration forms, digital communications, and any interactive experiences connected to our online services.

Information Collected and Stored Automatically

When you visit TheClevelandFoundry.org, we may collect limited information automatically to understand how our website is being used and to improve performance and user experience.

We may use tools like Google Analytics (or similar analytics tools) to collect information about visits to our Websites. These tools may record your IP address and other technical information.

This information is typically collected in aggregate form and may include:

The domain from which you access the internet (example: gmail.com)
The type of device used to access our Website (mobile, desktop, tablet)
Browser type and operating system
The date and time of your visit
The length of your visit and pages viewed
Approximate geographic location (such as country, city, or postal code, based on analytics data)
Pages, links, and content you view or interact with
Referring websites (the site you visited before arriving at ours)

We may also invite you to share additional optional information (like your age range, neighborhood, or interests). Participation is always voluntary, and unless specifically stated, we do not connect this information to personally identifiable data.

Social Media

If you interact with The Cleveland Foundry through a social media platform such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, or YouTube, we may be able to view your profile name and other information you have made public on that platform.

Social media companies may also provide us with anonymous, aggregated metrics such as:

Total clicks, likes, and shares
Audience demographics (age range, region, etc.)
General engagement analytics

These social platforms are not operated by The Cleveland Foundry, and your use of them is governed by their individual privacy policies and terms.

Personal Information

Our Websites only collect personal information you knowingly and voluntarily provide, including when you:

Submit a contact form
Register for programs, workshops, events, or classes
Sign up for our email newsletter or updates
Apply to participate in Foundry programs
Respond to surveys or feedback forms
Complete any form requesting personal details

If you provide personal information, we may use it to:

Respond to your questions or requests
Process registrations or program participation
Send updates about events, programs, and opportunities
Communicate changes or important administrative details
Improve our services, outreach, and community programming

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information only in limited cases such as:

With trusted service providers who support our operations (such as email platforms or website tools), only as needed to provide services
If required to comply with applicable laws, court orders, or government requests
To protect the safety, security, and integrity of our programs, staff, participants, and digital platforms

Opt-Out and Communication Preferences

The Cleveland Foundry may send program-related communications by email and/or SMS, such as registration confirmations, reminders, schedule updates, program announcements, and other service-related notifications.

You may update your communication preferences at any time by:

Editing your notification settings through your Foundry account dashboard (if available)
Contacting us directly at info@theclevelandfoundry.org to request changes to your communication preferences

If you would like to stop receiving program communications entirely, please note that doing so may impact your ability to receive important updates related to your enrollment, participation, or account.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably needed to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Statement, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Even if you request deletion of your data, certain information may remain in backups or archived records for a limited time due to technical and legal requirements.

Cookies, Web Beacons, and Pixels

Our Websites may use cookies to support internal functionality and improve your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand usage patterns and website performance.

Cookies may be used to:

Remember preferences
Track basic site performance and visitor traffic
Improve content, navigation, and user experience

Some of our tools (such as Google Analytics) may place cookies on your device. These cookies generally do not collect personally identifying information.

You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings. If you do, some site features may not work as intended.

Web Beacons and Pixels

We may use tracking pixels (transparent 1x1 images) to help measure website traffic and campaign performance.

Tracking pixels may help us understand:

Whether emails or links were clicked
Which pages were visited after viewing a post or message
General engagement patterns

You may be able to limit tracking through your browser settings and privacy controls on third-party platforms.

Children and Privacy

The Cleveland Foundry’s Websites are intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without consent from a parent or legal guardian.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through our Websites, please contact us so we can review and take appropriate action.

Security

We take reasonable steps to secure our website and protect user information. However, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure. By using our Websites, you understand and agree that you share information at your own risk.

If we process payments or donations online, those transactions are handled using secure third-party payment platforms that apply industry-standard security measures.

Linking

Our Websites may include links to third-party websites, plug-ins, embedded content, or tools not controlled by The Cleveland Foundry.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through links on our website.

Contact Us

Questions or comments about this Privacy Statement may be directed to:

The Cleveland Foundry
Email: info@theclevelandfoundry.org

Last revised: January 21st, 2026

Terms of Use

The Cleveland Foundry (“The Foundry”) maintains its website and digital content to support its mission, programming, and community engagement.

By using TheClevelandFoundry.org or any related Foundry online platform, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use. We may update these Terms at any time, and continued use of our Websites means you accept the revised Terms.

1. Ownership of Content

Unless otherwise stated, The Cleveland Foundry owns or has permission to use the content on our Websites, including:

Text, images, designs, graphics, logos, and branding
Video and audio content
Website structure, layout, and code
Downloadable materials and resources

Some content may be owned by third parties and used with permission or under applicable law.

2. Using Our Content

You may use Foundry website content for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes, as long as you:

Properly credit The Cleveland Foundry when sharing
Do not remove copyright, branding, or attribution notices
Do not alter content in a misleading way
Do not use our content to imply endorsement without written permission

If you want to use Foundry content for commercial purposes, you must request written permission.

3. Trademarks

The names, logos, and branding associated with The Cleveland Foundry are trademarks or protected identifiers.

You may not use The Cleveland Foundry’s name or branding in a way that:

Suggests official endorsement or partnership without written approval
Misleads the public
Infringes on our rights

4. User-Generated Content (Comments, Posts, Submissions)

The Cleveland Foundry may offer opportunities for users to submit content, including comments, forms, testimonials, or social media interaction.

By submitting content, you agree:

You are posting content you have the right to share
Your content does not violate any laws or third-party rights
You are responsible for the content you submit

Rules of Conduct

To keep our platforms safe and respectful:

Stay on topic
Be respectful (no harassment, threats, hate speech, or explicit content)
No spam, advertising, or promotions unrelated to The Foundry
Do not post private/personal info you wouldn’t want public
No harmful links, malware, or illegal activity

We may remove content at our discretion that violates these rules.

5. Copyright Complaints

If you believe content on our Websites infringes your copyright or was used improperly, please contact us with details and a link to the content.

Contact: info@theclevelandfoundry.org

6. Third-Party Sites

Our Websites may include links to third-party sites for convenience and information. We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices.

7. Disclaimer

Our Websites may include links to third-party sites for convenience and information. We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices.

8. Indemnity

By using our Websites, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Cleveland Foundry from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

Your use of the Websites
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any laws or third-party rights

9. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws applicable in the State of Ohio, without regard to conflict of laws principles.

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Websites will be handled in the appropriate courts located in Ohio, unless otherwise required by law.

10. Privacy

By using our Websites, you agree that The Cleveland Foundry may collect and use information as described in this Privacy Statement.