Privacy policy

Effective Date: 25/12/24

Welcome to furrygalaxy.com! Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the data you provide when registering and interacting with our website.

1. Who We Are

Furry Galaxy (referred to as "we," "us," or "our") organizes events and services for the furry community. For questions or concerns about this policy, you can contact us at:

• Email: info@furrygalaxy.com

2. Data We Collect

We collect and process the following information when you use our website:

a. Registration Information

When you register for an event or service, we collect:

• First Name: Required

• Last Name: Required

• Preferred Name/Nickname: For personalized badges and direct communication

• Email Address: Required for essential communication and account access

• Profile Image/Avatar: Used for event badges and website recognition

• Mailing Address: For sending attendee packages, sponsor gifts, or physical materials

• Website Visibility: Option to display or hide the attendee's profile/name from the public event website/attendee list

• Order Information: Comprehensive record of all event-related purchases, including ticket types, add-on products, pricing, and payment status

3. How We Use Your Data

We collect and process your data for the following purposes:

1. Event Management: To process registrations, create personalized badges, and manage event logistics.
2. Communication: To send confirmation emails, event updates, or respond to inquiries.
3. Payment Records: To verify payment status and process transactions.
4. Customization: To personalize your experience at the event (e.g., custom badges, fursuiter status).

We do not use your data for marketing purposes unless explicitly stated and consented to.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill your registration and provide event services.
• Consent: For optional data you choose to upload, such as your avatar and preferences.

5. How We Protect Your Data

We take appropriate measures to secure your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. These include:

• Encrypted communication protocols (e.g., HTTPS).
• Secure storage of data on protected servers.
• Limiting access to personal data to authorized personnel only.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Registration and transaction data are retained for up to 2 years after the event for administrative and legal purposes.
• Optional data (avatars and preferences) are deleted after 2 years.

7. Your Rights

As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or correct your personal information.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your data, where legally permissible.
• Objection: Withdraw consent for optional data processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@furrygalaxy.com.

8. Sharing of Data

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties except:

• When required to process payments (e.g., payment processors).
• When required by law or legal obligations.

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies for functional purposes, such as maintaining your session.

10. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:

• Email: info@furrygalaxy.com

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