Privacy Policy
The Foundry Recording Studio
1885 W Market St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Email: info@thefoundryrecordingstudio.com

1. Overview

At The Foundry Recording Studio, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect and use limited information through our website, which is hosted on Squarespace and may include data collected via embedded forms and standard analytics tools like Google Analytics.

We do not sell, rent, or exploit your personal data. We only collect what is voluntarily submitted by you or anonymously collected through essential analytics.

2. What Information We Collect

a. Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may choose to submit information through forms on our website, such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Service interest or message content

This occurs only when you voluntarily fill out:

  • Contact forms

  • Booking inquiries

  • Newsletter or event sign-ups

We do not automatically collect any personally identifiable information (PII) unless you submit it yourself.

b. Automatically Collected Information

We use Google Analytics and Squarespace Analytics to collect non-personal, aggregated data about website usage, such as:

  • Your browser type and device

  • IP address and general location (city/region)

  • Referral source (e.g., search engine, social media, Google Ads)

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Actions such as button clicks or form views

This information helps us understand general visitor behavior and improve our site — it does not identify you personally.

3. How We Use This Information

We only use collected information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries or requests submitted via our website

  • To provide information about our services, if requested

  • To understand general website usage and improve performance

  • To measure and optimize ad performance (Google Ads)

We do not:

  • Use your data for third-party marketing

  • Combine analytics data with your submitted information

  • Track your behavior across other websites

4. Cookies and Analytics Tools

We use cookies and similar technologies only for essential functions and anonymized analytics via:

  • Squarespace (site hosting & built-in analytics)

  • Google Analytics (website performance & traffic patterns)

These tools may place small cookies in your browser. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or by visiting:

We do not use third-party advertising trackers beyond standard Google Ads retargeting or audience analysis tools.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties.
We may share anonymized data with trusted service providers (e.g., Squarespace, Google) for the sole purpose of maintaining our website or analyzing its performance. These providers are required to protect your information.

We may also disclose information if legally required (e.g., to comply with a court order or law enforcement request).

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to any personal data you’ve submitted

  • Request deletion of your submitted information

  • Opt out of future contact or data processing

To make a request, please email us at info@thefoundryrecordingstudio.com.

7. Data Retention & Security

We retain only the information necessary to fulfill your request or inquiry, and we protect it with reasonable security safeguards. Any submitted data is stored securely through Squarespace or our internal systems and is not accessible to the public.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

9. Google Ads & Compliance

We may use Google Ads to promote our services. To comply with Google’s policies:

  • We disclose the use of cookies and analytics

  • We do not collect sensitive information through ads

  • Users can opt out of ad personalization via Google settings

For more information, visit Google’s Privacy & Terms.

10. Policy Updates

We may occasionally update this policy. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page will reflect the latest version. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, data requests, or privacy concerns, please contact:

The Foundry Recording Studio
info@thefoundryrecordingstudio.com
1885 W Market St, Bethlehem, PA 18018