PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: May 28, 2026

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Welcome to the KY Craft Bash website. This Privacy Policy explains how the Kentucky Guild of Brewers and KY Craft Bash ("we," "us," or "our") collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, purchase tickets, or otherwise interact with us. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, billing address, and payment information collected when you purchase tickets or sign up for our mailing list.
  • Age Verification: As an alcohol-focused event, we may collect date of birth or confirmation of legal drinking age (21+) during ticket purchase or event check-in.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs, collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.
  • Communications: Any messages, feedback, or inquiries you send us directly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process ticket purchases and confirm your registration
  • Send event updates, schedule changes, and important announcements
  • Send promotional emails about future events, if you have opted in
  • Verify attendee eligibility (21+ age requirement)
  • Improve our website and event experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Ticket Purchases & Third-Party Processors

Ticket sales are processed through a third-party ticketing platform. When you purchase a ticket, you will be subject to that platform's terms and privacy policy in addition to ours. We do not store your full payment card details on our servers. Please review the ticketing platform's privacy policy for details on how your payment information is handled.

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4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With vendors who assist us in running the event or website (e.g., ticketing platforms, email marketing services), under confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights and safety of our attendees and organization.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or reorganization, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may limit some functionality of the site.

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6. Photography & Media at the Event

By attending KY Craft Bash, you acknowledge that photography, video, and other media may be captured at the event. These images and recordings may be used in promotional materials, social media, and future marketing. If you have concerns about your likeness being used, please contact us at the email below.

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7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 9).

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8. Children's Privacy

KY Craft Bash is an event intended for adults aged 21 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 21. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

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9. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you
  • Opt out of marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email we send
  • Request that we limit or stop processing your data in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11.

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10. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

KY Craft Bash / Kentucky Guild of Brewers craftbashky@kygbrewers.org

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