Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

JuneteenthEvents.us ("we," "us," "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
• Event Submissions: Event details, organizer name, contact information, and any other information you provide when submitting events
• Email Subscriptions: Email address and city preferences for event notifications
• Communications: Any messages or feedback you send to us

Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, and navigation patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and IP address
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies (see Section 8)
• Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your user account
• Process and publish event submissions
• Send email notifications about events in your subscribed cities
• Send confirmation emails when you submit events
• Respond to your inquiries and customer service requests
• Improve our website and services
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Send administrative information about the Site
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

Public Display

• Event information you submit (event name, description, location, organizer name, contact info) is displayed publicly on our website
• Your email address is NOT displayed publicly

Service Providers

• Supabase: Database and authentication services
• Resend: Email delivery service
• Vercel: Website hosting
• Google Analytics: Website analytics
• Google AdSense: Advertising

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations or court orders
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Investigate fraud or security issues
• Protect the rights or safety of our users or the public

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
• Event Submissions: Retained to maintain our event database
• Email Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
• Analytics Data: Retained according to Google Analytics retention policies

6. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Update

You can access and update your account information by logging into your account at any time.

Delete Account

You can request deletion of your account by contacting us at hello@juneteenthevents.us

Email Communications

• Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link at the bottom of any email
• You may still receive transactional emails related to your account or event submissions

Cookies

You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some features of the Site may not function properly without cookies.

Do Not Track

We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals.

7. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/HTTPS)
• Secure password storage
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand site usage
• Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense for personalized ads

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to request deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Note: We do not sell personal information.

12. International Users

Our servers are located in the United States. If you access our Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification for material changes

14. Contact Us

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

Email: hello@juneteenthevents.us