1st Annual Black Sanctuary Fundraiser Gala Privacy Notice

We (“we,” “our,” and “us”) provide this Privacy Notice (“Notice”) to explain how we collect, use, and disclose information about you when you engage with our fundraising gala and related services (the “Services”).

Before you access, use, or submit any information through or in connection with the Services, please carefully review this Notice. By using any part of the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood how we may collect, use, and disclose information about you as outlined in this Notice. To the extent allowed by law, the English version of this Notice is binding.

This Notice does not cover the privacy practices of (i) other event organizers, (ii) beneficiaries, or (iii) any nonprofit organizations with their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. If the Services direct you to a third-party’s website or platform, please consult their privacy notice.

If you are a resident of a region that grants specific privacy rights (such as California), additional rights may apply. Please refer to applicable regional or state privacy laws for further information.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information in multiple ways, including when you provide information directly to us, from other parties, and automatically from your browser or device.

  1. Information You Provide Directly to Us
     Examples include when you:
  • Register for the gala or related events and services
  • Make a donation, purchase tickets, or merchandise
  • Submit comments, feedback, or communicate with us
  • Sign up for newsletters, updates, or other requested information

This information may include:

  • Contact Details: Such as name, email address, phone number, and physical address.
  • Payment Information: For donations, ticket purchases, or other transactions. We use Stripe as our payment processor. Stripe may collect personal and transactional data to process payments, detect fraud, and perform analytics. Please see Stripe’s Privacy Policy for more details.
  • Publicly Shared Information: Comments, feedback, or other user-generated content you post publicly.
  1. Information From Other Parties
     We may obtain information about you from event partners or vendors that help us enhance the Services, verify donor identities, or prevent fraud.
  2. Automatically Collected Information
     We may automatically collect details such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and your interactions with the Services. We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.

OUR USE OF INFORMATION

We use the information collected for purposes including:

  • Providing, operating, and maintaining the Services
  • Processing donations, ticket purchases, and other transactions
  • Communicating with you about the gala, updates, and related services
  • Personalizing and improving the Services, including marketing and analytics
  • Ensuring security, detecting and preventing fraud, and complying with legal obligations

OUR DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

We may disclose information about you:

  • To our agents, vendors, or service providers as necessary to support the Services (e.g., payment processing by Stripe, marketing, or customer support)
  • To comply with legal obligations, law enforcement requests, or protect rights, property, or safety
  • In connection with a business transaction (e.g., merger or asset sale)
  • With your consent or as otherwise legally permissible

We may aggregate or de-identify information and use it for any legitimate purpose.

VOLUNTEERED INFORMATION

Please note that any content you post publicly in connection with the gala may be accessible by others. Exercise care when sharing personal details in public areas.

ONLINE ANALYTICS AND TAILORED ADVERTISING

We may use third-party analytics and advertising tools to understand usage patterns and provide relevant content. You may opt out of certain tracking as described in our Cookie Policy or by adjusting your browser settings.

CHILDREN

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or under the age of 16 if required by applicable law). If you believe we have collected information about a child under the applicable age, please contact us so we can delete that information.

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

Our Services may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy notices before sharing information.

SECURITY

We take reasonable measures to protect the information provided through the Services, but no security measures are perfect or impenetrable.

RETENTION OF YOUR INFORMATION

We retain your information as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and as permitted or required by law.

CROSS-BORDER DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to and stored in countries outside of your own. We will take steps to ensure adequate protection for any such data transfers.

YOUR CHOICES

You may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete certain information we hold about you
  • Opt out of receiving marketing communications
  • Adjust your browser settings to control cookies and other tracking technologies

CONTACT US

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided through the event’s official communication channels.

This Notice may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or the law. The updated version will be effective upon posting to our Services.