1. Introduction

At the Vaughan International Music Festival (VIMF), we respect and prioritize the privacy of our participants, visitors, sponsors, and website users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

2. Personal Information Collection

We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and payment information when you:

• Purchase tickets
• Sign up for updates
• Make a donation
• Apply for a scholarship
• Volunteer or perform at the festival

We may also collect non-personal data such as browser type, operating system, and website usage statistics.

3. Use of Personal Information

We use the information collected to:

• Process transactions
• Send updates and promotional materials
• Respond to inquiries
• Coordinate with volunteers and performers
• Improve website and festival experience

We will not use your personal information for purposes other than those outlined in this Privacy Policy without your consent.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

VIMF will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties. We may share your information with third-party service providers for purposes related to the festival (e.g., ticket providers). We will disclose your personal information if required by law or if necessary to protect our legal rights.

5. Security of Personal Information

We employ robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure; hence, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. You have the option to manage your cookies settings in your browser.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other sites. This Privacy Policy only applies to our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of other websites.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover such information has been collected, we will delete it.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be updated on this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected] .