Privacy Policy
Food For The Ears Society
Effective Date: March 10th, 2025

1. Introduction
Food For The Ears Society ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information provided through our website and associated services, including volunteer applications, ticketing, and other festival-related activities.

2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information when you interact with our website, including but not limited to:

• Names, contact details (email addresses, phone numbers), and other submitted information through Google Forms (e.g., volunteer applications).

• Any personal data provided via email or our contact pages.

• Information related to ticket purchases, if applicable, collected through third-party ticketing platforms.

• Ticketing information from third-party ticketing agencies to help us analyze and manage festival logistics.

• Website usage data, such as IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited, collected through Google Analytics to help us monitor and improve our website's performance.

• Email addresses submitted to our mailing list sign-up form for festival updates and promotional communications.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:

• Organize and manage the Food For The Ears festival.

• Communicate with volunteers, attendees, and participants.

• Process applications for volunteering and other festival-related roles.

• Respond to inquiries and provide updates about the festival.

• Analyze ticket sales and logistics to improve event planning.

• Monitor website traffic and user behavior using Google Analytics to enhance user experience and site functionality.

• Send newsletters and promotional emails to individuals who have subscribed to our mailing list (you can opt out at any time).

4. Data Storage and Security
All personal information is stored securely through Google Forms and other platforms we use for festival organization. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information; however, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed as 100% secure.

5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent personal data. We may share collected information only in the following circumstances:

• With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., ticketing platforms) who assist in festival operations.

• If required by law or to comply with legal obligations.

• With volunteers or staff members who need access for festival organization.

• With Google Analytics for website usage tracking, though this data is anonymized and does not personally identify individuals.

6. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party services such as ticketing platforms and social media. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

7. Your Rights and Choices
As per Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Nova Scotia's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPOP), you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.

• Request corrections to any inaccurate information.

• Withdraw consent for data collection where applicable.

• Opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by adjusting your browser settings or using Google's opt-out tools.

• Unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by using the opt-out link in our emails or contacting us directly.

To exercise these rights, contact us at ethan@foodfortheears.com.

8. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for festival planning and legal compliance. Unnecessary data will be securely deleted.

9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Information
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
ethan@foodfortheears.com