The event organizer, (TIAG) - The Independent American Gardener, has the legal responsibility to tell ticket buyers and event attendees how their personal information will be collected and used. You can find their Privacy Policy below or contact them to request it.
TIAG Privacy Policy
Updated 09/01/2024
1. Introduction:
This Privacy Policy governs how we, The Independent American Gardener (TIAG), collect, process, use, store, and disclose your personal data in compliance with all applicable data protection laws and regulations, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant local and international privacy laws.
This policy applies to all personal data collected through your interactions with our event ticket shop, website, products, services, and any other related activities. By engaging with TIAG in any capacity, you acknowledge and agree to the collection and use of your data as outlined in this policy.
Should you have any questions, please contact us at Support@TIAGcommunities.org or 660-280-5975. We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time, with updates being posted on our website.
2. Personal Data We Collect:
We collect personal data that you provide directly to us when you register for an event, purchase products or services, subscribe to our communications, or otherwise interact with TIAG. This may include, but is not limited to:
- Identification data: Full name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and similar contact details.
- Financial data: Payment information, such as credit card or debit card details, billing address, and other transaction-related data.
- Health-related data: Information on dietary requirements, allergies, or any medical conditions provided for event participation or safety.
- Third-party data: Information about other individuals that you may provide when registering them for an event. You must ensure that they have been informed and provided their consent for this data collection and processing.
- Content data: Any communications, queries, or feedback provided by you via email, phone, or in person.
3. Data We Automatically Collect:
When you access our event ticket shop or website, we, or third parties on our behalf, may automatically collect and process technical and statistical data through cookies, tracking technologies, and server logs. This may include:
- Device information: Your IP address, device type, operating system, browser version, and other technical information.
- Usage data: Information on how you use and interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on the website, and your navigation path.
- Geolocation data: Your approximate geographic location based on your IP address.
- Tracking technologies: We may use cookies, pixel tags, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect this information. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.
4. Legal Basis for Data Processing:
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent: When you have expressly provided consent, such as when subscribing to marketing communications.
- Contractual necessity: When the processing of your personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract, including delivering event tickets and services you have purchased.
- Legitimate interests: For improving our services, marketing purposes, fraud prevention, and maintaining security, except where such interests are overridden by your rights and interests.
- Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or legal processes, such as anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website and to collect data for analytical and marketing purposes. The types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Required for the operation of the website. Without these cookies, certain services may not function properly.
- Performance cookies: These cookies allow us to track the use of our website, helping us analyze and improve its performance.
- Functional cookies: Enable us to remember your preferences and settings, enhancing your experience.
- Advertising cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you and track the performance of advertising campaigns.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may be impaired. For more detailed information about cookies and how to manage them, refer to our Cookie Policy.
6. Google Analytics and Third-Party Tracking:
We utilize Google Analytics and other third-party tracking tools to monitor the use of our website. Google Analytics collects data anonymously and provides us with insights into user behavior, traffic sources, and engagement metrics.
By using our website, you agree to the processing of your data by Google Analytics in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. If you do not wish for your data to be collected by Google Analytics, you can opt-out by adjusting your cookie preferences or using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. Data Retention and Deletion:
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Data retention periods vary based on the type of data and the legal requirements associated with it.
- Marketing data: Retained until you opt-out or withdraw consent.
- Transaction data: Retained for up to seven years for legal and tax purposes.
- Event participation data: Retained for the duration of your participation plus a reasonable time for follow-up.
After the applicable retention period, personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
8. International Data Transfers:
Your personal data may be transferred and stored outside your home country, including to countries that may not have the same data protection laws as your jurisdiction. When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), to protect your personal data.
By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your personal data to countries outside your jurisdiction.
9. Security Measures:
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or misuse. This includes:
- SSL encryption for transmitting sensitive information, such as payment data.
- Access controls to limit who can access personal data.
- Regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and address potential threats.
Although we take these precautions, no data transmission over the internet or data storage system can be guaranteed to be 100 percent secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
10. Data Subject Rights:
As a data subject, you have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:
- Right to access: Request access to your personal data and obtain a copy of it.
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to restrict processing: Request the restriction of processing your personal data under specific conditions.
- Right to data portability: Receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to object: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or legitimate interest purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Support@TIAGcommunities.org. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by law.
11. Third-Party Data Sharing:
We may share your personal data with third parties to provide services on our behalf. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Payment processors: To handle transactions securely.
- Email service providers: To send marketing communications.
- Event management platforms: To process event registrations.
- Legal and regulatory bodies: To comply with applicable laws, legal processes, or regulatory requirements.
We require all third-party service providers to implement appropriate safeguards to protect your personal data.
12. Data Breach Notification:
In the event of a data breach that compromises your personal data, we will notify you and any relevant regulatory authorities as required by law. We will take all reasonable steps to contain the breach and prevent further unauthorized access or data loss.
13. Dispute Resolution:
In the event of a dispute concerning this privacy policy or the processing of your personal data, we encourage you to contact us to resolve the issue. If the matter cannot be resolved, any dispute will be handled through arbitration or a relevant data protection authority.
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction:
This Privacy Policy and any disputes related to it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Your Jurisdiction] for the resolution of any disputes.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy:
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and the date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of this document. Continued use of our services after such changes have been made constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
16. Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights under applicable data protection laws, please contact us at Support@TIAGcommunities.org or visit www.TIAGcommunity.com.
17. Event Photography, Video, and Media Release
By attending any TIAG event, you acknowledge and agree that photography, videography, and audio recording may take place. These materials may be used by TIAG and its affiliates for educational, promotional, and commercial purposes, including publication on websites, social media platforms, newsletters, and marketing materials.
Attendance at any TIAG event constitutes your voluntary consent to being photographed, filmed, or otherwise recorded, and to the use of your likeness, voice, and participation in such media without compensation or further approval.
If you prefer not to appear in media content, please notify a TIAG staff member upon arrival so that reasonable efforts can be made to accommodate your request. However, by entering the event venue, you acknowledge that full exclusion from all recordings may not be possible and that attendance implies consent to these terms and a waiver of any right to dispute or rebut the use of such media.