Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 18, 2025

Black Powder Festival ("BPF," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or participate in festival-related activities, whether in person or online.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, address, payment details, and demographic data when purchasing tickets or registering for events.
  • Automatically Collected Data: Browser type, IP address, device information, and usage statistics through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies.
  • User-Submitted Content: Photos, videos, or other content you upload or submit during contests (e.g., the Black Diamond Talent Competition).
  • Marketing & Analytics Data: Engagement metrics from our newsletters, ads, and event apps (e.g., Klaviyo, Mixpanel, Facebook Pixel, etc.).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Process ticket purchases, vendor or sponsor registrations.
  • Communicate updates about the festival, promotions, and related events.
  • Improve our website, user experience, and marketing campaigns.
  • Enforce our Terms & Conditions and comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Payment processors, event management platforms, and marketing analytics partners.
  • Sponsors & Affiliates: In limited cases, for legitimate event-related purposes (e.g., VIP perks or giveaways).
  • Legal Requirements: When necessary to comply with applicable laws or protect our rights and safety.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and tracking pixels to personalize experiences and improve performance. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly.

5. Data Retention and Security

We retain your information as long as necessary for festival operations, legal compliance, or marketing continuity. We implement reasonable safeguards to protect against unauthorized access or disclosure.

6. Your Rights

You may:

  • Request access to or deletion of your personal data.
  • Opt out of email marketing at any time via the unsubscribe link.
  • Contact us for privacy-related inquiries at: privacy@blackpowderfestival.com

7. Children's Privacy

BPF is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes take effect upon posting on our website.