Privacy Policy
**Effective Date:** 12/09/2024
At **New Earth Gathering**, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and disclose personal information in accordance with the **General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)** and the **California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)**.
By using our website, (www.newearthgathering.com)(http://www.newearthgathering.com), you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect**
We collect the following types of personal information:
- **Personal Data**: Name, email address, phone number, billing information, and address provided when purchasing tickets or subscribing to our newsletter.
- **Technical Data**: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior (through cookies and similar tracking technologies).
- **Communication Data**: Messages or inquiries you send through contact forms or email.
2. How We Use Your Information**
We collect and use your personal information to:
- **Process ticket purchases** and manage your attendance for the event.
- **Send newsletters and marketing communications** (with your consent).
- **Provide customer support** and respond to inquiries.
- **Improve our website** and user experience.
- **Comply with legal obligations**.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR)**
Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- **Consent**: When you subscribe to our newsletter or agree to receive marketing communications.
- **Contractual Necessity**: To fulfill a contract with you (e.g., processing ticket sales).
- **Legitimate Interest**: To improve our services and website functionality.
- **Legal Obligation**: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
4. Your Rights Under GDPR**
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- **Right to Access**: Request access to your personal information.
- **Right to Rectification**: Request correction of any incorrect or incomplete information.
- **Right to Erasure**: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
- **Right to Restriction of Processing**: Request the limitation of processing your personal data.
- **Right to Data Portability**: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
- **Right to Object**: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert email address].
5. Your Rights Under CCPA**
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- **Right to Know**: Request details about the personal information we collect and how we use it.
- **Right to Delete**: Request deletion of your personal information.
- **Right to Opt-Out**: Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal data).
- **Right to Non-Discrimination**: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert email address].
6. Sharing of Personal Data**
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers to help us process payments, provide customer support, or analyze website traffic. All third-party service providers are required to comply with data protection laws and protect your information.
7. Data Security**
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
8. Data Retention**
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
9. Use of Cookies**
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
10. Children’s Privacy**
Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy**
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
12. Contact Us**
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
**Email:** ssceventsmanagement@gmail.com