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Privacy Policy for Downtown Providence Park Network

Effective Date: September 1, 2024

At Downtown Providence Park Network, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website, accessible globally but primarily serving residents of Rhode Island.

1. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, make a donation, or interact with our site, you may provide personal information such as your name, email address, and other contact details.
  • Non-Personal Information: We collect non-personal information such as browser type, IP address, and pages visited, which helps us understand how users interact with our site.
  • Location Data: Using the Geo My WP plugin, we may collect location information to enhance the user experience on our website by providing relevant event information based on your geographic location.
  • Event Data: We import event data from external sources like 195 District Park and GoProvidence, which may include publicly available information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Improve our website and user experience.
  • Send marketing communications such as newsletters (via MailChimp) about events, news, and updates.
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  • Ensure our site is operating efficiently using tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers to enhance your experience, such as MailChimp for email newsletters or Givebutter for donations.

3. Plugins and Data Processing

Our website uses several third-party plugins to improve functionality, including:

  • Advanced Custom Fields Pro: Used to manage and display custom content.
  • Jetpack: Provides security, performance, and analytics features.
  • Akismet Anti-Spam: Protects against spam.
  • Geo My WP: Allows users to find events and content based on their location.
  • Givebutter Widgets: Enables donations to our 501(c)(3) organization.
  • Gravity Forms: Collects form submissions and integrates with MailChimp for newsletter subscriptions.
  • Instagram Feed Pro Elite: Displays Instagram content on our site.

4. Third-Party Event Data

We import event data from:

  • 195 District Park (195districtpark.com)
  • GoProvidence (goprovidence.com)

This data is public and used to provide information about events in the Providence area.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance the user experience and track website usage. You can adjust your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

7. Your Rights

As a Rhode Island resident or user accessing our site globally, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request corrections or updates to your personal information.
  • Opt out of marketing communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.

If you are a resident of the European Union, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to request the deletion of your personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

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

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Downtown Providence Park Network
30 Exchange Ter Ste 4
Providence, RI 02903-1750

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.