Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 14, 2025
Northern Michigan Fiber Festival ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or register for classes.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information (provided by you):
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Billing and shipping address
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Payment information (processed securely through third-party vendors)
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Class registration details
B. Automatically Collected Information (via cookies and tracking):
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device type
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Pages visited and time spent on site
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Referral source (e.g., search engine, link)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Process class registrations and payments
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Communicate with you about your purchases, festival updates, and class changes
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Improve our website and marketing efforts
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Comply with legal obligations
We may also send you promotional emails if you opt in. You can unsubscribe at any time.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, understand usage patterns, and improve our site. You can manage cookie settings in your browser.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers who assist with:
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Payment processing
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Website hosting
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Email communications
These providers are required to protect your data and use it only for the services we request.
5. Data Security
We use industry-standard measures to protect your personal information, including SSL encryption for data transmissions and secure third-party payment processing. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
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Access and update your personal information
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Request deletion of your data (subject to legal or transactional obligations)
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Withdraw consent for marketing communications
To exercise your rights, email us at nmfiberfestival@yahoo.com
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website and classes are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.
8. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies before providing personal information.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated terms.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
📧 nmfiberfestival@yahoo.com
📍 7010 Leeck Rd. Alpena, MI 49707