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**Privacy Policy for Events in the City: The Collective**

Effective Date: 1/1/2025

**1. Introduction**  
Events in the City: The Collective ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with our advertisements, including those on Facebook and Instagram.

**2. Information We Collect**  
We may collect the following types of information:  
- **Personal Information:** Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, payment details, and any other information you provide when booking our services or contacting us.  
- **Usage Data:** Information about your interactions with our website, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior.  
- **Marketing Data:** Data collected via cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to understand your preferences and show you relevant advertisements.

**3. How We Use Your Information**  
We use your information for the following purposes:  
- To provide and manage our event planning services.  
- To process payments and send invoices.  
- To communicate with you regarding your bookings, inquiries, and updates.  
- To improve our website, services, and marketing efforts.  
- To deliver personalized advertisements on Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms.  

**4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies**  
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to track user activity and enhance your experience on our website. These tools also help us deliver targeted ads on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

**5. Sharing Your Information**  
We may share your information with:  
- Service providers and vendors who assist with our operations (e.g., payment processors, marketing platforms).  
- Advertising platforms like Facebook and Instagram to show you relevant ads.  
- Legal authorities if required to comply with the law.

**6. Data Retention**  
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

**7. Your Rights**  
You have the right to:  
- Access, update, or delete your personal information.  
- Opt-out of receiving marketing communications.  
- Disable cookies and tracking technologies via your browser settings.  

**8. Third-Party Links**  
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites.

**9. Updates to This Policy**  
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

**10. Contact Us**  
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:  
- Email: info@thecollectivecharlotte.com  
- Phone: 980-316-1670  
- Website: thecollectivecharlotte.com