Privacy Policy

At The Sound That Stays, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, attend our events, or interact with us online.

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By using our website (www.thesoundthatstays.com), you agree to the terms of this policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information (you provide directly):

• Name

• Email address

• Donation details (if applicable)

• Messages sent through our contact forms or email

Non-Personal Information (automatically collected):

• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Referral website or link

We use common tools like cookies and analytics to understand how visitors use the site and improve user experience.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries or questions

• Send updates about the festival and future events (only if you opt in)

• Manage donations or volunteer signups

• Improve our website performance and user experience

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with anyone.

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3. Email Communications

If you sign up for email updates, we’ll send occasional messages about the festival, future events, and causes we support. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email.

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4. Donations

If donations are processed through a third-party platform (like PayPal, Stripe, or a nonprofit donation platform), their privacy policies will apply. We encourage you to review their terms before submitting any payment information.

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5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) to:

• Keep our site running smoothly

• Understand how visitors interact with our content

• Offer a better browsing experience

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to accept them.

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6. Data Protection

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no website or electronic transmission is ever 100% secure. If you have concerns, please reach out to us directly.

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7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13 years of age.

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8. Third-Party Links

Our site may link to other websites (like donation platforms, partners, or sponsors). We’re not responsible for the privacy practices or content on those sites.

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9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we have about you

• Ask us to correct or delete your information

• Opt out of email communications at any time

To make a request, please contact us at thesoundthatstays@gmail.com.

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:

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The Sound That Stays
Email: thesoundthatstays@gmail.com
Website: www.thesoundthatstays.com