1. Introduction

Welcome to Gyalifest (“we,” “us,” or “our”)—your safe space for celebrating Caribbean women’s power through events, affirmations, and community. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect on gyalifest.com (the “Site”), why we collect it, and how you can control it.

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Information You Provide

  • Contact details: name, email, phone number when you subscribe, register for an event, or send us a message.

  • Payment information: credit-card or payment account details when you purchase tickets or merchandise (processed securely by our payment partners; we do not store full card numbers).

  • User content: photos, comments, or posts you share on our Site or social channels in connection with Gyalifest.

2.2. Information We Automatically Collect

  • Log data: IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and referral URLs via server logs.

  • Cookies & similar tech: small text files or pixels to remember your preferences, analyze Site traffic, and serve relevant ads. You can manage cookies in your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To run Gyalifest events & services: confirm registrations, fulfill purchases, and send updates.

  • To communicate: reply to inquiries, send newsletters, and share affirmation reminders.

  • To improve our Site: analyze trends, monitor performance, and optimize your user experience.

  • To market responsibly: deliver targeted ads (you can opt out via your device/browser settings or our unsubscribe links).

4. Sharing & Disclosure

We respect your trust. We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

  • Service providers (ticketing platforms, email tools, analytics vendors) under strict confidentiality.

  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

5. Third-Party Links & Plugins

Our Site may include links or embedded content (e.g. Instagram feeds, map widgets). These third parties have their own privacy practices—please review their policies before interacting.

6. Security

We use industry-standard measures (SSL/TLS encryption, secure servers) to protect your data. However, no website is 100% secure—please also take care when sharing personal information online.

7. Children’s Privacy

Gyalifest is intended for adults 18+. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently done so, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

8. Your Rights & Choices

  • Access & update: Email us to review or correct your personal data.

  • Data deletion: Ask us to erase your profile and history (subject to legal retention requirements).

  • Marketing opt-out: Click “unsubscribe” in our emails or adjust your ad-settings via your device/browser.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when our Site or services change. We’ll post the revised date at the top and, if significant, notify you via email or a banner on our Site.

10. Contact Us

Have questions or want to exercise your privacy rights? Reach out at:

  • Email: info@gyalifest.com