Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 27th, 2025

Big Queer Food Fest (“we,” “our,” “us”) values and respects your privacy. We are committed to ensuring that your personal information is handled with care and sensitivity, especially in recognizing the diverse needs and privacy concerns of the LGBTQIA+ community. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you engage with us, including through our mailing list sign-up form.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you sign up for our mailing list or interact with our website:

• Personal Information: Name (optional), email address (required), and city/region (optional).

• Interests: If provided, your preferences for updates (e.g., events, queer-owned vendors, volunteer opportunities, etc.).

• Automatically Collected Information: Basic technical data like your IP address, browser type, and device type when you visit our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send email updates about upcoming events, ticket sales, participating vendors, and other festival-related news.

• Provide tailored content based on your interests and preferences.

• Improve our website, services, and communication efforts.

• Respond to inquiries or requests you submit.

We will never share or sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Protecting Your Privacy

We recognize that some members of our community may not be publicly “out,” and we take your privacy very seriously. To protect your information:

• Emails will be sent from a neutral sender name (e.g., Big Queer Food Fest) to avoid outing anyone inadvertently.

• We use secure technologies and systems to store your information and prevent unauthorized access.

• If you wish to remain anonymous, you may opt not to provide your name or location when signing up.

4. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the footer of any email we send.

• Access and Update Information: Contact us to review or update the personal information we have on file.

• Request Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information from our systems.

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at [Insert Contact Email].

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze web traffic and understand how you use our site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party platforms, such as Mailchimp or Omnisend, to manage our mailing list and send communications. These platforms are contractually obligated to keep your information secure and use it only for the purposes specified by us.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" at the top will be updated.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

Big Queer Food Fest
hello@bigqueerfoodfest.com

Thank you for trusting Big Queer Food Fest with your information. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and celebratory experience for everyone in our community.