Buffalo Juneteenth | Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 8, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how the Buffalo Juneteenth website (the "Website") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit or interact with our Website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide Directly:

Contact Information: If you contact us through forms or email, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide in your communication.
Event Registration Information: If you register for events through the Website, we may collect your name, email address, and other relevant information related to the event.
Donation Information: If you make a donation through the Website, we may collect your name, billing address, email address, phone number, and payment information (processed by a third-party payment processor).
Volunteer Application Information: If you apply to be a volunteer, we may collect your name, contact information, skills, availability, and other information you provide in your application.
Feedback and Submissions: If you provide feedback, comments, or other submissions through the Website, we will collect that information.

Information We Collect Automatically:

Log Data: Our servers automatically record information when you access or use our Website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visit.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies (small text files stored on your device) and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on our Website, such as your preferences and how you use the Website. This helps us improve the Website and your user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our Website, including the device model, operating system, and unique device identifiers.

Information from Third Parties:

We may receive information about you from third-party service providers, such as analytics providers or social media platforms (if you interact with our social media links).

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

To Provide and Maintain the Website: To operate, maintain, and improve the functionality and user experience of our Website.
To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries, provide information about events, send newsletters (if you have subscribed), and communicate important updates related to Buffalo Juneteenth.
To Process Registrations and Donations: To manage event registrations and process donations.
To Manage Volunteers: To process volunteer applications and communicate with volunteers.
To Personalize Your Experience: To understand your preferences and tailor the content and information displayed on the Website.
To Analyze Website Usage: To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Website to improve its performance and content.
To Ensure Security: To protect the security and integrity of our Website and prevent fraud.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with the following categories of recipients:

Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, payment processing, email marketing, analytics, and other services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
Event Partners and Sponsors: For specific events, we may share your registration information with event partners or sponsors, but only if you have registered for that particular event and we have informed you of this possibility.
Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to law enforcement agencies, government officials, or other third parties if required by law or legal process, or if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties with your explicit consent.
Aggregated and Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated and anonymized information that does not directly identify you with third parties for research, analytics, or other purposes.

4. Your Choices and Rights

Access and Correction: You may have the right to access and request corrections to the personal information we hold about you. Please contact us using the contact information provided below.
Opt-Out of Communications: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails.
Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies, including deleting them or preventing them from being placed. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
Do Not Track: Our Website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from your browser.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these other websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete that information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: buffalojuneteenth1976@gmail.com

Mailing Address: 1440 Jefferson Avenue Box 126, Buffalo, NY 14208

By using the Buffalo Juneteenth website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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