Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 26, 2026
Website: sourdoughfest.org/
1. Introduction
The San Francisco Sourdough Heritage Festival (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Personal Information
When you:
- Sign up for newsletters
- Apply as a vendor, sponsor, or advisory panel member
- Submit music or event participation forms
We may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Address
- Any information you voluntarily submit
b) Automatically Collected Data
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited and usage data
c) Cookies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze traffic.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and applications
- Manage festival participation (vendors, sponsors, performers)
- Send newsletters and updates (if consent is given)
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Ensure security and prevent misuse
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your information with:
- Service providers (e.g., email platforms, hosting providers)
- Event partners or organizers (only when necessary)
- Legal authorities if required by law
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:
- Event coordination
- Legal or operational purposes
You may request deletion at any time.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion
- Withdraw consent for communications
To exercise your rights, contact us at the contact page.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
8. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
11. Contact Us
For questions or concerns:
Call: (415) 287-6251