Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 24, 2024
Get Craft Connections, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, wantcraftconnections.com (the “Site”), or use any of our services (collectively, the “Services”). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data. By using our Site or Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information when you use our Site and Services, including:
a. Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for an account, purchase event tickets, or use our matchmaking services. This information may include, but is not limited to:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Date of birth
• Payment information
• Demographic information (such as age, gender, and preferences for matchmaking)
b. Usage Data
We may also collect information about your interactions with the Site and Services, including:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Referring/exit pages
• Clickstream data
• Date and time of access
c. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information and enhance your user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve the functionality of our Site, remember your preferences, and analyze traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
• To provide, operate, and maintain the Site and Services;
• To process transactions and manage event registrations;
• To communicate with you, including sending updates, marketing, and promotional materials;
• To match you with other participants in our matchmaking services based on the preferences you provide;
• To improve and personalize your experience on the Site;
• To analyze usage and improve our Services and content;
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security breaches;
• To comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
a. With Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site and Services, processing payments, conducting our matchmaking algorithm, and other business operations. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are not permitted to use your information for any purposes other than those related to our Services.
b. With Event Partners
For events we co-host with partners, such as local venues or other brands, we may share limited information (e.g., attendee lists) as necessary to facilitate the event.
c. For Legal Compliance
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests from government authorities, such as subpoenas or court orders.
d. For Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred to a third party involved in that transaction. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
5. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights concerning your personal information:
• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we have about you.
• Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., for legal compliance).
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your personal information in certain situations.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances, including for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We may ask for verification of your identity before processing your request.
6. Security of Your Information
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 21. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 21. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 21, we will take steps to delete such information from our records.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site or Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Email:
hello@wantcraftconnections.com
Address:
Get Craft Connections, LLC
PO BOX 230336
Encinitas, CA 92023
By using our Site and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.