Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for SailFest Cape Charles, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services, participate in activities on the website, or otherwise contact us.

The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the website, the choices you make, and the products and features you use. The personal information we collect may include:

• Personal identifiers such as name, address, email address, and phone number
• Registration information for events and activities
• Payment information when making purchases
• Communications preferences
• Website usage information through cookies and similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect or receive:

• To facilitate event registration and participation
• To process transactions and send related information including confirmations and receipts
• To send administrative information such as changes to our terms, conditions, and policies
• To deliver and personalize our communications with you
• To respond to inquiries and offer support
• To request feedback and contact you about your use of our services
• To improve our website, events, and communications
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use information about you and your interaction with our website. Cookies help us improve the functionality of our website and your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, although this may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

4. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, despite our safeguards and efforts to secure your information, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

• Right to access and receive a copy of your personal information
• Right to rectify or update your personal information
• Right to erase your personal information
• Right to restrict processing of your personal information
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary action.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.

Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the SailFest Cape Charles website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

2. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials on SailFest Cape Charles's website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

• Modify or copy the materials
• Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display
• Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on SailFest Cape Charles's website
• Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
• Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by SailFest Cape Charles at any time.

3. Event Registration and Participation

By registering for SailFest Cape Charles events, you agree to abide by all event rules and guidelines. Registration fees, if applicable, are non-refundable unless otherwise stated. SailFest Cape Charles reserves the right to refuse admission or participation to any person at any time.

4. Intellectual Property

The SailFest Cape Charles name, logo, website, and all content, features, and functionality are owned by Cape Charles Main Street or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use any of these materials without express written permission.

5. Disclaimer

The materials on SailFest Cape Charles's website are provided on an 'as is' basis. SailFest Cape Charles makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

6. Limitations

In no event shall SailFest Cape Charles or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on SailFest Cape Charles's website, even if SailFest Cape Charles or a SailFest Cape Charles authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

7. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by SailFest Cape Charles. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that SailFest Cape Charles shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

8. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Virginia, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material we will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.