Effective date: March 21, 2026
BayStrings (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the BayStrings website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site.
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Information you provide directly
If you contact us by email, we may receive your name, email address, and any information you include in your message.
b. Information collected automatically
When you visit the site, certain information may be collected automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit.
We may use the information we collect to operate and maintain the website, improve site content and user experience, respond to inquiries, understand how visitors use the site, detect security issues or abuse, and comply with legal obligations.
BayStrings may use cookies and similar technologies to improve site functionality, analyze traffic, and support advertising. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
BayStrings may use third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense, to display ads. These providers may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to show personalized or non-personalized ads, measure ad performance, limit repeat ad displays, and better understand visitor interactions with ads and the site.
Google may use the DoubleClick cookie or similar technologies to serve ads based on your visit to this site and other sites on the internet.
Learn more about how Google uses information: Google Ads Policies
Manage your ad settings: Google Ad Settings
We may use third-party tools to understand website traffic and improve our services. These services may collect information such as your IP address, browser details, and usage behavior, and they are governed by their own privacy policies.
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers who help operate the site, when required by law, to protect our rights or the security of the website, or in connection with a business transfer if ever applicable.
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including legal, operational, and security needs.
You may disable cookies in your browser, avoid submitting personal information, or contact us to request deletion of information you sent directly by email where applicable.
BayStrings is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the website. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.
This site may contain links to third-party websites, including event venues, orchestras, schools, shops, and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.
We take reasonable steps to protect information, but no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at contact@baystrings.org.