Privacy Policy

Sharkapalooza Inc. ("Sharkapalooza," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at sharkapalooza.org or any Sharkapalooza-related pages or forms (the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site or submitting any information through Sharkapalooza applications or forms, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

I. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with the Site, including:

Contact information such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
Payment information, collected and processed securely by our third-party payment processors
Communications preferences
Any other information you choose to provide

B. Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information automatically when you use the Site, including:

Device information such as hardware model, operating system, and unique device identifiers
Log information including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and date and time of your visit
Cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on the Site. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may limit access to certain features.

II. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Site and our services
Process and fulfill applications, orders, and requests
Communicate with you and respond to inquiries
Personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
Detect and address technical issues and security vulnerabilities
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies

III. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With service providers: Third-party vendors who assist us with website hosting, payment processing, analytics, and marketing. These providers access your information only as needed to perform services on our behalf.
With event partners: Fuzzy Sharks, an independently operated company, and Design Pod LLC, our creative partner, may receive limited information as necessary to support Sharkapalooza programming and events.
For legal reasons: When required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes; to enforce our policies; or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Sharkapalooza, our users, or others.

IV. Your Choices and Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and update: Contact us directly to access or update your personal information.
Communication preferences: Opt out of promotional communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in those messages. Transactional and administrative messages may still be sent.
Cookies: You can set your browser to refuse cookies, though this may affect your ability to use certain Site features.
Do Not Track: Our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals.

V. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information online and offline. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

VI. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us and we will take prompt steps to remove that information.

VII. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting a prominent notice on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

VIII. Contact Us

Questions or concerns? Please contact us.

IX. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

By using the Site, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.