Data Protection

Privacy Policy.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we handle your data.

Effective Date: October 27, 2026

Tarrant County Makerspace ("TCM," "we," "us," or "our") respects the privacy of our users and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose information in connection with your use of the Tarrant County Makerspace website ("Website").

1Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about you when you visit our Website:

  • Personal InformationThis includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and username.
  • Device and Usage InformationThis includes information about your device and how you use the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages you visit.
  • Information from Third PartiesWe may collect information from third-party sources, such as our payment processor (Stripe) and authentication providers (Clerk).
  • CookiesWe use a small number of cookies to keep you signed in and to make the site work. One of our own cookies, tcm_ft, remembers the first page you visited on our site, the website that sent you here (just its name, like google.com), and any campaign tags in the link you followed. If you create an account, we save that once with your account so we know how people find us. It expires after 90 days, is never shared or sold, and isn't used for advertising. You can delete it at any time in your browser settings.
  • Analytics and Advertising ToolsWe use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Website, and the Meta (Facebook) Pixel to measure the results of any Facebook or Instagram ads we run. Both are loaded through Cloudflare and may set cookies and receive your IP address, browser and device details, and the pages you visit. We don't send them your name, email address, or payment details. Google and Meta handle this information under their own privacy policies. You can limit this tracking with your browser's privacy or ad-blocking settings, and manage ad preferences in your Google and Meta account settings.

2How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and operate the Website and deliver the services you request.
  • To personalize your experience on the Website.
  • To send you important information including updates, announcements, and security alerts.
  • To respond to your inquiries and requests.
  • To analyze usage and improve our services.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

3How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with the following third parties:

  • Service ProvidersWe share info with third-party providers who help us operate (e.g., hosting, email, payment processing, analytics, and advertising measurement).
  • Law EnforcementWe may disclose info to law enforcement if necessary to comply with the law or protect rights and safety.

4Your Choices and Control

You have the following choices and control over your information:

  • Access and update your personal info via your dashboard account.
  • Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the "unsubscribe" link.
  • Request account deletion by contacting us directly.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Tarrant County Makerspace
Email us