Grifton Shad Festival – Privacy Policy
1. Introduction The Grifton Shad Festival is committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors, participants, and supporters. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or participate in our events.
2. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other details you provide when registering for events, making inquiries, or signing up for our newsletter.
Transaction Information: If you make a donation or purchase tickets, we collect payment details such as credit/debit card information (processed securely through a third-party payment provider).
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data collected through cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information We use collected information to:
Process event registrations and ticket purchases.
Send important updates and promotional communications.
Improve our website functionality and user experience.
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
Ensure the security and integrity of our website and services.
4. Sharing of Information We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
With service providers who assist in event management, payment processing, or website analytics.
When required by law, regulatory authorities, or legal processes.
With trusted partners for festival-related marketing and promotional purposes (only with your consent).
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic, remember user preferences, and provide relevant content. You can manage cookie settings through your browser.
6. Data Security We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to third-party websites. The Grifton Shad Festival is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Your Rights & Choices Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
Opt-out of receiving marketing communications.
Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
9. Children’s Privacy Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us to request its deletion.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our website after changes are made indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Information If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
Grifton Shad Festival Committee
(252) 560-7828
528 Queen St, Grifton, NC 28530