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PRIVACY POLICY

 

This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or interact with AkronLANFest.com (the “Site”) or participate in one of our events.

PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device. As you browse the Site, we also collect information about the individual pages or content you view, referring websites or search terms, and how you interact with the Site. This is referred to as Device Information.

We collect Device Information using the following technologies:

  • Cookies – Small data files stored on your device. You can learn more at allaboutcookies.org.

  • Log Files – These track actions on the Site and collect your IP address, browser type, ISP, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.

  • Web Beacons / Tags / Pixels – Used to understand browsing behavior on the Site.

If you register for an event or make a purchase, we may collect the following:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Gamer tag or alias

  • Any preferences or details you submit voluntarily

This is referred to as Order Information.

When we say Personal Information, we mean both Device and Order Information.

HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We use the information collected to:

  • Fulfill orders and event registrations

  • Communicate with you

  • Screen for potential risk or fraud

  • Send marketing communications (only with your consent)

  • Improve our Site and event experience using analytics

SHARING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We may share your information with third-party service providers that help us operate our Site and services, such as:

  • Google Analytics – To better understand user interactions (Privacy Info)

  • Mailchimp or other email platforms – To send event updates and newsletters (Mailchimp privacy)

  • Payment processors – If applicable, for donations or merchandise purchases

We may also share your information if required to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

BEHAVIORAL ADVERTISING

We may use your information to show you relevant content and ads through platforms like Facebook or Google. You can opt out via:

  • The Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info

  • The “unsubscribe” link in any of our marketing emails

DO NOT TRACK

Our Site does not respond to Do Not Track signals from your browser.

YOUR RIGHTS

If you are a resident of the European Union or other applicable regions, you have rights to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. Contact us below to request any changes.

DATA RETENTION

We keep your information for as long as necessary for our nonprofit operations or unless you request its deletion.

MINORS

This Site and our events are not intended for individuals under the age of 18 without the supervision of a parent or guardian.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The latest version will always be posted here.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (123) 456-7890