Information We Collect
When you register for Smoked MeatFest or pre-order merchandise, we collect the following information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and phone number (if provided)
- Registration Details: Guest count, guest names, dietary needs, and add-on selections
- Order Information: Merchandise selections, sizes, and order details
- Contact Form Submissions: Name, email, and message content
- Usage Data: Basic website analytics such as pages visited and general device information
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process your event registration and confirm your attendance
- Fulfill merchandise pre-orders
- Send event-related communications (confirmation, directions, updates)
- Respond to your questions and contact form submissions
- Plan food, drinks, and supplies based on headcount and dietary needs
- Improve our event and website experience
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Payment Processing
All payment processing is handled by Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor. When you make a purchase:
- Your payment card details are entered directly into Stripe's secure payment form
- We never see, store, or have access to your full card number
- Stripe processes the transaction and provides us with only a confirmation and a reference ID
- Stripe's privacy practices are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy
Data Retention
We retain your information as follows:
- Registration Data: Kept through the event and for up to 12 months afterward for communication about future events
- Order Data: Retained as long as necessary for order fulfillment and any applicable refund period
- Contact Messages: Kept until the inquiry is resolved, then deleted within 90 days
You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of future event-related communications
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use basic analytics to understand how visitors use the site. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. Any analytics data is aggregated and anonymous.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, reach out through our Contact page. We're real people and happy to help.
