Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as data gathered through our event management systems.

Ticketing and Registration Data: When you buy tickets, donate, or register for our events, we collect your name, email address, phone number, physical address, and transactional preferences.

Payment Information: All financial transactions, donations, and ticketing orders are processed securely through our third-party platform, Zeffy. We do not store your credit card details, bank account numbers, or financial credentials on our servers. Your payment details are subject to Zeffy's own privacy and security protocols.

Automated Data: We automatically collect basic operational details like your IP address, browser type, device information, and site browsing patterns using cookies to optimize our performance.

2. Event Photography and Videography

By attending or participating in the National Veterans Rodeo, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording occur.

Media Capture: We take photos and videos during our events to document, promote, and celebrate our veterans and the rodeo community.

Usage: These images and recordings may be used on our website, social media channels, and promotional materials.

Opt-Out: If you are an attendee or competitor and do not wish to have your likeness published, please contact us directly so we can accommodate your request.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to maintain the safety, quality, and effectiveness of our programs:

• To process ticket purchases, donor gifts, or registration forms via Zeffy.
• To coordinate event safety and verify logistics for participating athletes.
• To send event updates, operational alerts, or newsletters you subscribe to.
• To respond to your inquiries submitted via our contact forms.
• To track web traffic trends to fix technical bugs and optimize site navigation.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with outside marketers. Your details are only shared under specific operational conditions:

Platform Providers: With trusted platforms like Zeffy that provide the necessary infrastructure to process your registrations, tickets, and donations.

Legal and Safety Needs: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect the vital safety, rights, and security of our personnel, attendees, or the public.

5. Security of Your Information

We employ industry-standard electronic, physical, and administrative security measures (such as SSL encryption protocols) to shield your data from unauthorized access, modification, or exposure. Please remember that no system over the internet is completely bulletproof, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Choices and Rights

Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters or marketing list at any time by utilizing the "Unsubscribe" link built into our emails.

Cookies: You can configure your internet browser to refuse cookies, though doing so might disrupt certain components or features of our website.

Access and Corrections: You can ask to review or update the direct personal information we have recorded for you.

7. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect updates to our operational practices. Changes become active immediately upon being published on this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns regarding our handling of data privacy, please reach out to us directly through the National Veterans Rodeo Contact Page.