Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). We are committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of the personal and business information you provide to us. 1. Accountability We are responsible for the personal information under our control and have designated responsibility for ensuring compliance with this Privacy Policy and applicable Canadian privacy laws. 2. Purpose of Collection We collect personal and business information solely for purposes related to organizing, managing, promoting, and communicating about our events and festivals. 3. Information We Collect We collect only the information necessary for the identified purposes, including:

Newsletter Subscribers: Email address only, used to send event updates and announcements.

Sponsors: Name, company name, email address, phone number, and information provided through sponsorship inquiry forms.

Vendors: Business name, business address, email address, phone number, type of business, products or services sold, and payment information required for event participation.

Volunteers, Performers, and Event Workers: Name, email address, and cellphone number for event coordination and communication.

Raffle Contest Participants: Information collected through raffle entry forms, as outlined in the raffle mechanics published on the raffle page.

4. Consent By voluntarily submitting your information through our website or event forms, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Consent may be withdrawn at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. 5. Use and Disclosure of Information All information collected is private and confidential and is used only for:

Event updates, confirmations, and communications

Event planning, coordination, and administration

Managing sponsors, vendors, volunteers, performers, workers, and participants

Administering raffle contests according to posted rules

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal or business information to third parties. Information may be disclosed only where required by law or to trusted service providers necessary to operate the event (such as payment processors), who are required to protect the information. 6. Payment Information Payment information is collected solely for processing event-related fees and transactions. We use reasonable safeguards to protect payment data; however, no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. 7. Safeguards We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification. Access is limited to authorized individuals involved in event organization and management. 8. Accuracy We strive to keep personal information accurate, complete, and up to date as necessary for event-related purposes. Individuals are encouraged to notify us of any changes to their information. 9. Retention Personal and business information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purposes or to meet legal requirements. Information is securely destroyed or anonymized when no longer required. 10. Access and Correction You may request access to your personal information, inquire about its use, or request corrections by contacting us through the website contact form, subject to applicable legal requirements. 11. Raffle Contests Raffle contests hosted on this website are governed by specific rules and mechanics, which are published on the raffle page. Information collected for raffles will be used only to administer the contest and related communications. 12. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately upon posting. 13. Contact Information If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the contact form on this website.