Privacy Policy for Music Before 1800 (MB1800.org)

Effective Date: November 18, 2024

Introduction

Music Before 1800 (MB1800.org) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We collect personal information you provide when:
• Signing up for newsletters or mailing lists.
• Purchasing tickets or making donations.
• Contacting us through forms or email.

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address, and payment details.

Information Automatically Collected

When you access MB1800.org, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
• Your IP address.
• Browser type and version.
• Pages you visit on our site.
• Time and date of your visit.
• Referring website or source.

This data is used for analytical purposes to improve website performance and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:
• To process transactions, such as ticket purchases or donations.
• To send newsletters, updates, and promotional content (with your consent).
• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
• To improve and optimize website functionality.
• To comply with legal obligations.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors assisting with payment processing, email delivery, or website hosting.
Legal Compliance: Authorities or legal entities if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
Event Partners: Limited information may be shared with event partners to enhance your experience (e.g., concert venues).

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

MB1800.org uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytical data. Cookies help us:
• Remember your preferences and settings.
• Understand how visitors interact with the site.
• Improve overall functionality.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or storage system is 100% secure.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights under applicable data protection laws, including:
• Accessing and correcting your personal information.
• Requesting deletion of your data.
• Opting out of email marketing.
• Restricting the processing of your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Children’s Privacy

MB1800.org does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Music Before 1800
529 W 121st St
New York, NY 10027-5904
Email: concertmanager@mb1800.org
Phone: 212-666-9266

Thank you for trusting Music Before 1800 with your information.