PRIVACY POLICY

Black Bar and Restaurant Week (“BBRW,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your information when you visit our website, BlackBarAndRestaurantWeek.com (the “Website”), or participate in our annual event dedicated to celebrating Black-owned bars, restaurants, and spirits.

By using the Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Website.

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1. Information We Collect: We collect personal and non-personal information to provide and improve our services. The information we may collect includes:

1.1 Personal Information

• Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.

• Business Details: If you are registering a business, we may collect information such as business name, ownership verification, and licensing information.

• Payment Information: Payment details for registration fees or ticket purchases, processed securely through third-party payment providers.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other usage details collected via cookies and similar technologies.

• Analytics Data: Website behavior and usage patterns to improve user experience.

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2. How We Use Your Information: We use your information for the following purposes:

• To process event registration, ticket purchases, or sponsorship applications.

• To communicate with you about event updates, promotions, and relevant news.

• To personalize your experience on the Website.

• To improve our Website and services through analytics and feedback.

• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions.

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3. How We Share Your Information: We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the Website, process payments, or deliver communications.

3.2 Event Promotion: Your business name, logo, and other public-facing details may be featured in event materials, promotional content, or the Website.

3.3 Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests from government authorities.

3.4 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.

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4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These small text files are stored on your device to track and store information about your usage.

4.2 Types of Cookies

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for Website functionality.

• Analytics Cookies: Collect data to analyze Website performance.

• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements.

4.3 Managing Cookies: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

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5. Data Security: We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include:

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission.

• Restricted access to personal information.

• Regular security reviews and updates.

Please note that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

6. Your Privacy Rights: Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the information we have about you.

• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.

• Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in our communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

 

7. Third-Party Links: Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing your information.

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8. Children’s Privacy: The Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

 

9. International Users: If you are accessing the Website from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and stored in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your location.

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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.