Welcome to the WEAVE art festival ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [Insert Website URL] (the "Site"). This policy also explains your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if you are accessing our Site from the European Union (EU).

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

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1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Data
Under the GDPR, "Personal Data" refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. We may collect the following Personal Data:

Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Payment information (for ticket purchases, donations, or merchandise)
IP address
b. Non-Personal Data
We also collect non-personally identifiable information ("Non-Personal Data") that does not reveal your identity, such as:

Browser type and version
Operating system
Device information
Pages visited on our Site
Time and date of visit
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our Site and improve its performance.

 

2. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
We process your Personal Data under the following legal bases:

Consent: By voluntarily providing us with your Personal Data, you consent to our processing of it for the purposes outlined in this policy. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
Contractual Necessity: We may process your Personal Data to fulfill a contract, such as processing your ticket purchases or donations.
Legal Obligation: We may process your Personal Data to comply with legal obligations.
Legitimate Interests: We may process your Personal Data where it is necessary for our legitimate interests and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests. For example, improving our services or ensuring the security of our Site.
 

3. How We Use Your Data
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

To provide, operate, and maintain our Site
To process transactions and manage your orders or donations
To send you updates, newsletters, or promotional materials related to the WEAVE Art Festival
To respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
To improve our Site, services, and products based on user feedback
To comply with legal obligations
 

4. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your Personal Data to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or serving you, provided they agree to keep your data confidential and comply with GDPR.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your data if required by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your Personal Data may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
 

5. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your Personal Data. However, no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

 

6. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the EU, you have the following rights regarding your Personal Data:

Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the Personal Data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete Personal Data.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You have the right to request that we delete your Personal Data under certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your Personal Data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your Personal Data to another data controller, where technically feasible.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your Personal Data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have given us consent to process your Personal Data, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Email Address]. We may ask you to verify your identity before we fulfill your request.

 

7. Data Retention
We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. After this period, your Personal Data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

 

8. International Data Transfers
Your Personal Data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those of your country. We ensure that such transfers comply with GDPR by implementing appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your Personal Data.

 

9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

 

10. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete it.

 

11. 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 effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.