Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Midland Art Crawl (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you interact with our website, forms, events, memberships, communications, and services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Name
• Email address
• Mobile phone number
• Mailing address
• Membership or application information
• Event registrations and participation details
• Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)
• Survey responses or feedback
• Communications you send to us

B. Information Collected Automatically

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited and interaction data
• Cookies and analytics data (used to improve our website and services)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Manage memberships, events, and artist or venue participation
• Communicate updates, announcements, and event information
• Send email newsletters and transactional communications
• Send SMS messages only to users who have explicitly opted in
  
• Process payments and confirmations
• Improve our programs, website, and community experience
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. SMS & Mobile Messaging Policy (10DLC Compliance)

If you opt in to receive SMS messages from Midland Art Crawl:

• You may receive marketing, event updates, and organizational communications
  
• Message frequency varies
• Message and data rates may apply
• You may opt out at any time by replying STOP
  
• You may reply HELP for assistance

Consent is not a condition of purchase.

Mobile Data Protection (Required Statement)

No mobile information will be sold or shared with third parties for promotional or marketing purposes.

We do not sell, rent, or trade mobile phone numbers.

4. How We Share Information

We may share limited information only with:

• Service providers that help us operate (email platforms, SMS providers, payment processors)
• Event partners when necessary for participation (never for marketing without consent)
• Legal authorities when required by law

We do not sell or share personal information for third-party marketing purposes.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve site functionality
• Understand user behavior
• Track performance and analytics

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no system can guarantee 100% security.

7. Your Rights & Choices

You may:

• Opt out of email communications using the unsubscribe link
• Opt out of SMS by replying STOP
• Request access, correction, or deletion of your data by contacting us

8. Children’s Privacy

Midland Art Crawl does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

Midland Art Crawl
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.midlandartcrawl.com