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PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Miss Juneteenth Virginia Legacy Pageant Program. At our organization, we understand that privacy is of paramount importance, especially in today's digital age. This Privacy Policy aims to articulate our unwavering commitment to safeguarding the personal information of our participants, volunteers, sponsors, and all associated parties.

We recognize that when you choose to provide us with information about yourself, you trust us to act in a responsible manner. This policy is not just a legal requirement for us; it's a cornerstone of our values and ethics, ensuring transparency, respect, and integrity in all our interactions.

The information you share enables us to provide a more enriching and customized pageant experience, and we are dedicated to using this data respectfully and responsibly. Our Privacy Policy describes what information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to secure your information. It is crafted with the aim of fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment that reflects the ethos of the Miss Juneteenth Virginia Legacy Pageant Program.

By consenting, you are making a significant contribution not just to our activities and events but to the broader community and the values that we stand for. We are committed to honoring that contribution by protecting your personal information and using it to enrich your experience with us.

2. Information Collection and Use

We collect personal information such as names, contact details, and demographic information for participants and volunteers. This information is used solely for the purpose of organizing and conducting the pageant events and related activities.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers.

4. Security

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information.

5. Your Consent

By accessingand using the Miss Juneteenth Virginia Legacy Pageant Program, you consent to our privacy policy.

6. Changes to this Privacy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. We encourage participants to frequently check this page for any changes.

7. Virginia Law

We protect our records in accordance with our obligations as defined by applicable Virginia statutes, including, but not limited to, the "Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act" Code of Virginia, § 2.2-3800, "Administration of systems including personal information; Internet privacy policy; exceptions" Code of Virginia, § 2.2-3803 , the "Virginia Freedom of Information Act" § 2.2-3700, et seq., and by any applicable U.S. federal laws.

We endeavor to collect only the minimum amount of information needed to provide services.

If you do nothing during your visit but browse or download information, we automatically collect and store the following information about your visit:

  1. the Internet domain and IP address from which you accessed our site;

  2. the type of browser and operating system you used;

  3. the date and time you visited this site;

  4. the pages visited; and

  5. if you linked from another website, the address of that website.

The information collected is used to improve our Web services' content and help us understand how people use our pages. 

If, during your visit, you send us an e-mail message or subscribe to our community newsletter and other information, we will collect the e-mail address and contents of the message, including audio, video, and graphic information formats you send us. This may be to respond to you, to address issues you identify, or to improve our website further

We only collect, retain, and use personal information where we believe it is essential to administer our business and to provide products, services, and other opportunities requested by our customers.

8. Contacting Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at info@MissJuneteenthVa.org.

TERMS OF USE

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Miss Juneteenth Virginia Legacy Pageant Program, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

2. Program Participation

Participants agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the pageant and conduct themselves in a manner befitting a contestant.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

The Miss Juneteenth Virginia Legacy Pageant Program is rich in unique and original content, including text, graphics, logos, images, and the software used for its design and functionality. These elements are not only integral to the identity and representation of our pageant program but are also protected under intellectual property laws. As such, they are the exclusive property of the Miss Juneteenth Virginia Legacy Pageant Program and its affiliates. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of any material from the Miss Juneteenth Virginia Legacy Pageant Program without prior written permission is strictly prohibited. This includes any modification, republishing, transmitting, or exploiting the content for commercial or public purposes.

Moreover, the intellectual property extends to the branding, designs, and themes associated with the pageant, including any trademarks or service marks. The use of these marks is a representation of the quality and reputation that the Miss Juneteenth Virginia Legacy Pageant Program has established. Therefore, any use of these trademarks or similar symbols must receive prior written approval to ensure they are used in a manner that is consistent with the values and standards of our organization. We vigilantly protect our intellectual property to maintain the integrity and distinct identity of our program, which is a symbol of excellence and cultural significance.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

Participants and users of the Miss Juneteenth Virginia Legacy Pageant Program should understand that their engagement with our services and content is solely at their own risk. We endeavor to provide a high-quality, reliable, and enriching experience, but we make no warranties or representations as to the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the content, services, software, text, graphics, and links provided through the program. The Miss Juneteenth Virginia Legacy Pageant Program is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Furthermore, while we prioritize the security and functionality of our platform, we do not warrant that the program will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that defects will be corrected. Nor do we warrant or make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use of the program in terms of its correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise. We also cannot guarantee that the server that makes the program available is free of viruses or other harmful components. Participants should understand that the use of any material downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of the program is at their discretion and risk, and they will be solely responsible for any damage to their computer system or loss of data that results from the download of such material.

5. Limitation of Liability

The Miss Juneteenth Virginia Legacy Pageant Program endeavors to ensure the security and privacy of all personal data collected through our website. However, in the unlikely event of a data breach or unauthorized access, our liability shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law in Virginia. We will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages resulting from the use or inability to use our website and services. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses.

Furthermore, while we commit to protecting your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit or receive from our website. The transmission of personal data is done at your own risk. We hereby disclaim any liability for the unintentional disclosure or theft of your personal data resulting from malicious attacks or other unauthorized access to our systems and databases.

6. Governing Law in Virginia

This Privacy Policy and the use of the Miss Juneteenth Virginia Legacy Pageant Program's website are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. By using our website, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts in Virginia in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of our website or this Privacy Policy. This includes any disputes related to, or arising from, personal data collection, use, retention, and disclosure.

7. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of the program following any changes constitutes your acceptance of these changes.

8. Contact Information For any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at info@MissJuneteenthVa.org

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