Privacy Policy
Dan Patch Days, Inc. (“Dan Patch Days,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a community, volunteer-run festival organization based in Savage, Minnesota that presents the annual Dan Patch Days event. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information obtained through our website at danpatchdays.org (the “Site”) and in connection with our events and activities.
By using the Site, submitting information through our online forms, or purchasing tickets to Dan Patch Days events through our third-party ticketing provider TicketSpice, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information when you interact with the Site or our events:
Contact information that you provide, such as name, email address, mailing address, and phone number (for example, when you subscribe to updates, request information, volunteer, inquire about sponsorship, or express interest in attending festivities).
Event-related preferences or details you submit, such as volunteer availability, sponsorship interests, or specific questions about the festival schedule or activities.
Ticketing and payment information (such as billing address and payment card details) when you purchase tickets through our third-party ticketing provider TicketSpice; this information is collected and processed directly by TicketSpice and not stored on our servers.
Technical information related to your use of the Site, which may include IP address, browser type, approximate location, and pages visited, collected through cookies or similar technologies to help us understand usage and improve the Site.
How We Use Information
Dan Patch Days, Inc. may use information we collect for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries and provide information you request about the festival, including event schedules, location, parking, and policies.
To register and coordinate volunteers, including communicating shift information, logistics, and updates related to volunteer opportunities.
To manage and develop sponsorships, including responding to prospective sponsor inquiries and sharing information about sponsor opportunities and recognition.
To send email updates, newsletters, and announcements about Dan Patch Days events, fundraising activities, and related community happenings when you subscribe or otherwise opt in.
To support event operations and ticketing activities, including confirming ticket purchases, processing payments (via TicketSpice), and providing event-related notifications to ticketholders.
To maintain and improve our website, ensure its security, and analyze usage trends so we can enhance the visitor and attendee experience.
We do not sell or rent your personal contact information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.
TicketSpice and Third-Party Services
Dan Patch Days, Inc. uses TicketSpice, a third-party ticketing and registration service operated by Webconnex, to manage online ticket purchases and registrations for certain events. When you purchase tickets or register for a Dan Patch Days event through TicketSpice, TicketSpice may collect personal information such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, ticket selections, and payment information (including payment card details).
TicketSpice processes this information on our behalf to provide ticketing, registration, fraud prevention, and payment processing services; TicketSpice states that it does not sell or use attendee data for unrelated advertising or cross-marketing and handles such personal information as described in its own Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. We encourage you to review the TicketSpice Privacy Policy and TicketSpice Terms of Service when purchasing tickets, as their policies govern the collection and use of information on their platform.
Other third-party services, such as email newsletter tools, social media platforms, or mapping providers, may also collect data according to their own terms and privacy policies when you interact with them from or through our Site.
Legal Bases and Consent
Where required by applicable law, we rely on your consent to collect and process your personal information, which you provide when you voluntarily submit forms, subscribe to emails, or purchase tickets. In other cases, we may process information as necessary to operate the festival, fulfill contractual obligations (such as honoring ticket purchases), comply with legal obligations, or pursue our legitimate interests in managing and improving Dan Patch Days.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, including planning and executing future Dan Patch Days events, managing volunteer and sponsor relationships, responding to inquiries, and complying with legal or recordkeeping requirements. TicketSpice retains ticketing and payment information in accordance with its own retention schedules and legal obligations, as outlined in its policies.
Information Sharing
We may share your information in limited ways, including:
With trusted volunteers, board members, and service providers who assist in operating Dan Patch Days (for example, helping coordinate volunteers, sponsorships, or event logistics) and who are obligated to use the information only for these purposes.
With TicketSpice and other service providers necessary to process ticket purchases, payments, and registrations, as described above.
When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Dan Patch Days, our volunteers, our attendees, or the public.
We do not authorize TicketSpice or other service providers to sell or use your personal contact information for their own independent marketing, consistent with the statements in TicketSpice’s policies.
Security
Dan Patch Days, Inc. endeavors to use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect personal information submitted through the Site or collected in connection with our events. For online ticket purchases and payments, TicketSpice implements its own security measures designed to protect payment card and transaction information in line with industry standards and legal requirements. Nonetheless, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information.
Your Choices
You have certain choices regarding your information, including:
You may opt out of receiving promotional email communications from Dan Patch Days by using the “unsubscribe” link in those emails or by contacting us using the information listed below.
You may choose not to submit personal information through online forms; however, this may limit our ability to respond to your inquiry, register you as a volunteer, or provide certain festival-related communications.
You may manage cookie or browser settings on your device to limit certain types of data collection, though some features of the Site may not function properly without cookies.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have additional rights, such as the right to request access to or deletion of your personal information. Requests can be directed to us using the contact details below, and we will respond in accordance with applicable law.
Children’s Privacy
Dan Patch Days is a family-friendly community event, but our Site and online forms are primarily intended for adults such as parents, guardians, sponsors, and volunteers. We do not knowingly collect personal information online directly from children under 13 years of age without appropriate parental consent. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information without such consent, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps to remove the information.
Links to Other Sites
Our Site may contain links to external websites, including sponsor pages, community partners, social media accounts, and ticketing platforms such as TicketSpice. These external sites are not controlled by Dan Patch Days, and their privacy and terms of use practices are governed by their own policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of any third-party sites you visit.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, our events, or applicable laws. When we make material changes, we may post a notice on the Site or otherwise notify you as required by law; continued use of the Site or participation in our events after any changes are posted indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to update your information or change your communication preferences, you may contact us at:
Dan Patch Days, Inc.
P.O. Box 1
Savage, MN 55378
Email: danpatchdaysmn@gmail.com