Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

DOPE BBQ, produced by The General Public ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website dopebbqs.com (the "Site"), purchase tickets to our events, request guest list placement, subscribe to our newsletter, or otherwise interact with us.

DOPE BBQ is Brooklyn's premier summer party experience, running annually since 2015. By using our Site or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Purchase tickets: Name, email address, phone number, payment information
• Request guest list placement: Name, email address, phone number, party size, Instagram handle, VIP interest
• Subscribe to our newsletter: Name and email address
• Contact us: Any information included in your communications
• Participate in promotions: Responses and contact information

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Log data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, referring URL
• Location data: General geographic location based on IP address
• Cookies and similar technologies: See Section 5 for details

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

• Google reCAPTCHA (for form security verification)
• Analytics providers
• Social media platforms (if you interact with us there)
• Ticket platform providers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service delivery: Process ticket purchases, manage guest list requests, and provide customer support
• Communications: Send confirmation emails, event updates, and respond to inquiries
• Marketing: With your consent, send newsletters, promotional offers, and event announcements
• Analytics: Understand how visitors use our Site to improve our services
• Security: Protect against fraud, spam, and unauthorized access
• Legal compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our Site and services (email providers, payment processors, hosting services)
• Event venues: With venue partners such as THE WELL as necessary for event management and security
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Protection of rights: To protect our rights, safety, or property

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site
• Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (only with your consent)

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary:

• Ticket purchase data: 3 years after the event for operational and legal purposes
• Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Guest list requests: 1 year after the event

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@dopebbqs.com.

8. Unsubscribe Instructions

You can unsubscribe from our marketing communications at any time:

• Click the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any marketing email
• Email us at info@dopebbqs.com with "Unsubscribe" in the subject

Please note: Unsubscribing from marketing emails will not affect transactional emails (such as ticket confirmations), which you will continue to receive.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including SSL/TLS encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

10. Age Requirement

DOPE BBQ events are strictly 21+ with valid government-issued ID. Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 21. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21. If you are under 21, please do not use our Site or provide any personal information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date and may notify you by email or through a notice on our Site.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: