Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Today's Date]

At Drinkin' Spelling Bee, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website (www.drinkinspellingbee.com), sign up for an event, or buy a ticket, and how we use that data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways:

  • Information You Provide: When you register for an event, sign up for our mailing list, or send us a message, we collect personal details such as your name, email address, and event preferences.

  • Information Collected Automatically: When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain technical information via cookies and tracking tools (like Google Analytics 4). This includes your IP address, browser type, and how you interact with our pages.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Manage and prepare for the number of spellers

  • Improve our website experience by seeing which pages are most popular.

  • Ensure the security and proper functioning of our site.

3. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party providers to help run our business. These include:

  • Squarespace: Our website platform, which hosts our content and collects basic site analytics.

  • Google Analytics (GA4) & Tag Manager: To help us understand site traffic and user behavior.

4. Cookies

We use "cookies" (small files placed on your device) to help the site function and to track usage. You can choose to "Decline" non-essential cookies via our cookie banner or disable cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not function perfectly if you do.

5. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to ask us for information about you or to request that we delete your personal data. To make a request, or if you have any questions about this policy, please get in touch with us at: [Insert Contact Email].

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post the updated version on this page with a new "Effective Date.