At BlackBizFest, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information you provide to us through our website, events, and services.
Information We Collect:
1. Personal Information: When you register for BlackBizFest events, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with us online, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
2. Payment Information: If you purchase tickets or merchandise through our website, we may collect payment information such as credit card details, billing address, and transaction history. However, we do not store payment card details on our servers. All payment transactions are processed securely through trusted third-party payment processors.
3. Usage Information: We may collect information about how you interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and pages visited. This information helps us improve our website and tailor our services to better meet your needs.
How We Use Your Information:
1. To Provide Services: We use the information you provide to fulfill your requests, process transactions, and deliver event-related communications such as confirmation emails and event reminders.
2. To Improve Our Services: We may use aggregated and anonymized data to analyze trends, track website usage, and gather demographic information to improve the quality and relevance of our events and services.
3. To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to send you updates, newsletters, promotional offers, and other communications related to BlackBizFest events and initiatives. You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
How We Protect Your Information:
1. Data Security: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
2. Data Retention: We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely dispose of it in accordance with our data retention policies.
Disclosure of Information:
We may share your personal information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting events, or providing services to you, such as payment processors, email service providers, and event partners. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
Your Rights and Choices:
You have the right to access, update, correct, or delete your personal information held by BlackBizFest. You can also request restrictions on the processing of your information or object to certain processing activities. To exercise these rights or make inquiries about our privacy practices, please contact us using the contact details provided below.
Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates. Your continued use of our website or participation in our events after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
marsha@blackbizfest.com