Privacy policy.

Effective Date: August 1, 2025

Introduction

The Mahjong Society LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. We provide mahjong instruction and organize mahjong-themed social events. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal and non-personal information when you interact with us via our website, events, lessons, or related services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and consent to our data practices as described.

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies when you engage with us through any of the following (“Services”):

  • Visiting our website at www.themahjongsociety.com

  • Attending events we organize or sponsor

  • Communicating with us through customer service or other channels

  • Receiving text or SMS messages from us

  • Engaging with our digital platforms that reference this Privacy Policy

This Policy is intended for U.S. residents and applies only to individuals accessing the Services within the United States.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Name, email address, and phone number

  • Billing address

  • Payment information (processed securely via third parties; we do not store card details)

  • Event or lesson location (for private sessions)

  • Child’s name and contact info (for Mini Mahjong classes, from parents/guardians)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and personalize lessons and events

  • Schedule and manage appointments

  • Send confirmations, reminders, and updates

  • Maintain our mailing list (with your consent)

  • Improve our services based on feedback

  • Process payments securely via third-party platforms (e.g., Square, PayPal)

Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

  • Our Operations Assistant and Founder

  • Instructors (for scheduling and event purposes)

  • Third-party platforms such as Squarespace, Acuity, Eventbrite, Google Sheets, TeamUp, Square, PayPal, QuickBooks, and Slack

All contractors and service providers are subject to confidentiality obligations. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

Our Services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information promptly.

To report potential violations, contact us at hello@themahjongsociety.com.

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described or as required by law. Although we do not currently maintain a formal data retention policy, we periodically review and delete unnecessary data.

Your Rights and Choices

Online Tracking:

We do not respond to Do Not Track signals. You may manage cookies via your browser or a site-based cookie tool (if available).

Promotional Communications:

  • You may unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in the message.

  • You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your information by contacting us.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:

The Mahjong Society LLC
1475 N Kingsbury St
Chicago, IL 60642
hello@themahjongsociety.com
312-566-7762

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Revisions will be posted on this page with the new effective date.