Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 8/9/2025
1. Data Controller
Seattle Socials LLC, doing business as Seattle Socials (“Seattle Socials,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is the data controller responsible for your personal information. This means we determine the purposes and means of processing the personal data we collect from you.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a lawful, fair, and transparent manner.
2. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to:
The Seattle Socials website SeattleSocials.com (“Website”);
Any ticket purchases or registrations through our authorized ticketing platform;
Attendance at Seattle Socials events (“Events”);
Interactions with us via email, social media, or other communication channels.
By using our Website or participating in our Events, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
We may collect:
(a) Contact details – name, email address, phone number, mailing address;
(b) Ticket purchase details – payment information (processed by our ticketing provider), billing address;
(c) Event participation details – RSVP responses, seating or activity preferences;
(d) Volunteering or staff applications – employment/volunteer history, references;
(e) Communications – messages you send via our contact form, email, or social media.
3.2 Information Collected Automatically (“Device Information”)
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:
(a) IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system;
(b) Time zone and language settings;
(c) Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and navigation paths;
(d) Referring websites or search terms;
(e) Installed cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 9 – Cookies).
This information is used primarily for security, performance monitoring, and analytics.
3.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from:
(a) Ticketing providers (e.g., TicketTailor) when you purchase tickets;
(b) Marketing partners and social media platforms if you interact with our ads or posts.
4. Why We Process Your Data
4.1 We collect only the minimum necessary data to deliver our services, operate the Website, and manage our Events.
4.2 Purposes include:
(a) Processing ticket purchases and sending confirmations;
(b) Communicating event updates, reminders, and service announcements;
(c) Responding to inquiries submitted via our contact form;
(d) Managing event logistics, guest lists, and safety protocols;
(e) Sending marketing and promotional materials (you can opt out at any time);
(f) Improving our Website, marketing, and event experiences;
(g) Complying with legal obligations and investigating potential fraud or abuse.
5. Sharing Your Information
We will never sell your personal data. We may share information with:
(a) Service providers – including ticketing platforms, payment processors, email services, and venue partners;
(b) Event staff and volunteers – with limited access as needed for event operations;
(c) Legal and safety purposes – to comply with applicable laws, subpoenas, or lawful requests, or to protect rights, property, and safety.
6. Legal Disclosure
We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
(a) Comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests by authorities;
(b) Protect our rights or property;
(c) Investigate fraud, security incidents, or potential abuse;
(d) Protect the safety of our attendees, staff, or the public.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
8. Your Rights
8.1 General Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
(a) Access the personal data we hold about you;
(b) Request correction or deletion of your personal data;
(c) Object to or restrict certain processing;
(d) Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
8.2 Rights for European Residents (GDPR)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:
(a) The right to be informed;
(b) The right of access;
(c) The right to rectification;
(d) The right to erasure;
(e) The right to restrict processing;
(f) The right to data portability;
(g) The right to object;
(h) Rights in relation to automated decision-making and profiling.
You may also request details on whether your personal data is transferred outside the EEA, including to the United States.
To exercise these rights, contact us via SeattleSocials.com/Contact. We may require proof of identity before processing your request.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
9.1 We use cookies to personalize your online experience, analyze website performance, and deliver relevant advertising.
9.2 Types of cookies used:
(a) Required cookies – necessary for the Website to function;
(b) Performance cookies – for analytics and usability improvements;
(c) Marketing cookies – to deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.
9.3 Optional cookies may be accepted or declined via your browser settings. Required cookies always function, and by accepting them, you also agree to third-party cookies needed for features such as embedded videos.
10. Data Security
10.1 We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, modification, or disclosure.
10.2 While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or storage system is 100% secure.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to external websites not owned or controlled by Seattle Socials. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
12. Photography and Video at Events
By attending an Event, you consent to the capture of photographs and video in which you may appear, and to their use for marketing and promotional purposes as described in our Terms & Conditions.
13. International Data Transfers
If you are visiting from outside the United States, please note that your data will be processed in the U.S. and may be transferred to other jurisdictions that may not provide the same level of protection as your home country.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Seattle Socials may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on our Website with the “Effective Date” revised accordingly. Continued use of our Website or attendance at Events after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us via our Contact page at SeattleSocials.com/Contact.