Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cuban Social ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our mobile application for discovering Cuban dance events and social gatherings.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Event Submissions: When you submit event information, we collect the event details, your name, and contact information.
• Contact Forms: Name, email address, and any message you send us.
• Newsletter Subscription: Email address for our mailing list (if applicable).

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website and app, including pages visited, time spent, and features used.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and version.
• Location Data: General location information to show relevant local events (with your permission).
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience.

2.3 Third-Party Information

• Event Data: Publicly available event information from social media, event websites, and community sources.
• Analytics: Usage statistics from analytics services to improve our platform.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Event Discovery: To provide you with relevant Cuban dance events and social gatherings in your area.
• Event Management: To process and display event submissions from community members.
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• Platform Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and app functionality.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Safety and Security: To protect against fraudulent or illegal activity.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

4.1 Event Information

Event details you submit may be displayed publicly on our platform to help the Cuban dance community discover events.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, such as:

• Web hosting services
• Analytics providers
• Email services
• Map and location services

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from authorities.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Access and Correction

You can request access to or correction of your personal information.

6.2 Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal limitations.

6.3 Opt-Out

You can opt out of promotional communications at any time.

6.4 Location Services

You can disable location services in your device settings.

6.5 Cookies

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. International Users

Cuban Social is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

9. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites, such as event venues, social media pages, or ticketing platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending email notifications for significant changes (if applicable)

Your continued use of our service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information is collected about you
• The right to delete personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

12. European Union Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Union, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of the Cuban Social platform.