Privacy Policy For Bash

How BBB of Central Illinois collects, uses, and protects your information for the Big Blue Bash.

Understanding Your Agreement

This policy explains what information we collect when you visit our Big Blue Bash website, nominate a business, apply for a Torch Award, buy tickets, or sponsor the event, and how we use and protect it. By using this website, you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

Contact details you provide, such as your name, business name, email address, and phone number.
Information you submit in nomination and application forms.
Order details when you purchase tickets or a sponsorship. Payment card details are processed securely by our third-party payment provider; we do not store full card numbers ourselves.
Basic technical information collected automatically, such as your device type, browser, and general usage of the site.

DATA USAGE

How We Use Data

To process nominations, applications, ticket purchases, and sponsorships.
To send you confirmations, receipts, and important updates about the event.
To respond to your questions and requests.
To send you news and marketing about the Big Blue Bash and BBB of Central Illinois, which you can opt out of at any time.
To improve our website and protect against fraud or misuse.

Trusted Partners

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with trusted service providers who help us run the event and this website - for example, our payment processor (Stripe) and our email and customer-management platform (GoHighLevel) - and only as needed to provide those services. We may also disclose information if required by law.

Cookies And Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar tools to remember your preferences and understand how the site is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work as well if you disable them.

Event Photography

Photos and video may be taken at the Big Blue Bash, including at the photo props and step-and-repeat. By attending, you understand that images from the event may be used in BBB marketing and recap materials. If you'd prefer not to be featured, let our team know at the event.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We keep your information only as long as needed for the purposes described here or as required by law.

Your Choices

You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time using the link in any message. You may also contact us to ask what information we hold about you, to correct it, or to request that we delete it, and we'll respond in line with applicable law.

Children's Privacy

This website and event are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Policy Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date below. Please check back periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information and managing your data choices.

Contact Us

Questions about this policy or your information? Contact us.

Andrew Smith
BBB of Central Illinois

[email protected]
(309) 271-1450

This policy is effective as of [date placeholder].