The Seattle Design Festival is a platform for bold design conversations. We believe that design is for everyone and that inclusive co-design practices are essential to shaping an equitable Seattle. We are multidisciplinary, socially engaged and civic minded.
Effective Date: June 25, 2025
Welcome to the official website of the Seattle Design Festival (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this site (https://seadesignfest.org), you agree to the following terms and acknowledge our privacy practices as outlined below.
Privacy Policy
Information We Collect
Seattle Design Festival respects your privacy. We do not collect personally identifiable information unless you choose to provide it.
We collect:
- Website Analytics: We use Google Analytics (latest version) to collect aggregated data on how users interact with our site. This includes information such as pages visited, browser types, time spent on site, and other non-personal metrics. Google Analytics may set cookies on your browser to function properly.
- Newsletter Signup: Our website links to a Constant Contact form where you may choose to provide your name and email address to receive updates. This information is managed directly by Constant Contact and subject to their privacy policy.
We do not collect personal information through forms or user accounts on this site beyond the above.
Cookies
We use cookies only for basic website functionality and analytics through Google Analytics. These cookies do not collect personal information and are used solely to improve user experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer not to allow them.
Third-Party Services
- Google Analytics: Data collected is used in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Constant Contact: Newsletter sign-ups are handled by Constant Contact and governed by their Privacy Policy.
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Terms of Use
Use of Content
All content on this website, including text, images, logos, and media, is either:
- Owned by the Seattle Design Festival;
- Licensed to us by event participants, sponsors, or third parties; or
- Submitted by contributors for promotional and informational purposes related to their participation in the Festival.
You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or use any content without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use with appropriate credit.
If you are a content owner and believe your rights have been violated, please contact us at: info@seadesignfest.org
Submitted Content
By submitting content (event descriptions, images, logos, etc.) to Seattle Design Festival for inclusion on the website:
- You confirm that you have the necessary rights and permissions to share the material.
- You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display and use this content in relation to the Festival’s promotion, online presence, and archives.
We reserve the right to edit or remove submitted content for clarity, formatting, or compliance with our guidelines.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites, including sponsor pages, event organizers, and third-party services. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.
Limitation of Liability
Use of this website is at your own risk. The Seattle Design Festival makes no warranties or representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information on this site and will not be liable for any damages arising from the use of or reliance on this website or its content.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy & Terms of Use from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact
For questions regarding this policy, please contact us at: info@seadesignfest.org