California Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information when you interact with our website, including but not limited to:
- Registration Information: When you register for an event, we collect your name, email address, phone number, billing details, and any other relevant information required for processing your registration.
- Newsletter Sign-Up: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and any preferences related to the content you wish to receive.
- Contact Information: When you use the contact form, we collect information you provide, including your name, email address, and any message content.
- Usage Data: We may automatically collect information related to how you interact with our website, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and referring websites, to improve the user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- Event Registration: To process and manage your event registration, including sending event-related updates and communications.
- Newsletter: To send you periodic newsletters and updates about ALFC and related events or services. You can unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions in the emails.
- Customer Service: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable legal obligations, including tax and accounting requirements, and to respond to requests from government authorities.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the website, processing payments, managing event registrations, and sending communications. These service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of your personal information.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with a legal obligation, such as responding to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such transfer and how it may affect your rights.
4. California Privacy Rights (CCPA & CPRA)
If you are a resident of California, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to Delete: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions under California law.
- Right to Correct: You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information: You can request that we limit the use of sensitive personal information.
- Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising any of the above rights.
To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at [contact@alfc2025.com]. We will respond to your request within the time frame required by law.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example, registration information may be retained for recordkeeping or legal compliance purposes.
6. Security Measures
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmitting data over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will post any changes on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top of the policy. If significant changes are made, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website.
9. 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 external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, please contact us at:
Email: [contact@alfc2025.com]
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.