Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Bellingham SeaFeast
Bellingham SeaFeast is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors and users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, including newsletter subscriptions, online apparel sales, vendor fee payments, and donations.
Information We Collect
When you visit the Bellingham SeaFeast website, we may collect various types of information, including:
Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and payment details (if applicable).
Newsletter Subscriptions: When you subscribe to our monthly newsletter, we collect your email address to provide you with updates, news, and information about Bellingham SeaFeast events and activities. You may opt out of receiving these communications at any time by following the instructions in the newsletter or contacting us directly.
Online Apparel Sales: If you make a purchase from our online apparel store, we collect information necessary to process and fulfill your order, including your name, shipping address, email address, and payment details. This information is used solely for order processing and customer service purposes.
Vendor Fee Payments: Vendors may pay their fees online through Zeffy.com. In this process, Zeffy.com collects the necessary payment information and transaction details. We may receive confirmation of payment from Zeffy.com but do not directly collect or store vendor payment information.
Donations: Users can make donations to Bellingham SeaFeast through Zeffy.com. Zeffy.com collects donation information, including payment details and transaction history. We may receive confirmation of donations from Zeffy.com but do not directly collect or store donation payment information.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To provide and improve our services, including processing newsletter subscriptions, online orders, vendor fee payments, and donations.
To communicate with you about your orders, subscriptions, donations, or inquiries.
To analyze website usage and improve our website's content, functionality, and user experience.
To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests from public authorities.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your personal information in the following circumstances:
To third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., payment processors).
To comply with legal requirements or respond to lawful requests from public authorities.
To protect the rights, property, or safety of Bellingham SeaFeast, our users, or others.
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at info@bellinghamseafeast.com.
Last updated: March 5, 2024
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