Last Updated: May 21, 2026
WV Fairs & Festivals, also known as the West Virginia Association of Fairs & Festivals, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we may collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit https://wvfairsandfestivals.org/, submit information through our website, register for events, become a member, or interact with our organization.
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We May Collect
WV Fairs & Festivals may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through website forms, membership forms, event registrations, email communications, or other interactions with our organization.
This information may include:
Name
Business or organization name
Mailing address
Email address
Phone number
Event or festival information
Membership information
Payment or billing-related details
Messages, questions, or form submissions
Any other information you choose to provide
We may also collect basic technical information automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring website, and general website usage data.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
Respond to questions or requests
Process memberships, registrations, applications, or event-related submissions
Communicate with members, vendors, event organizers, and website visitors
Provide information about WV Fairs & Festivals programs, events, meetings, conventions, or resources
Improve our website, services, and communications
Maintain internal records
Send important updates, notices, or announcements
Protect the security and proper operation of our website
Comply with legal, financial, or administrative requirements
We do not sell your personal information.
Membership, Event, and Registration Information
If you submit information related to membership, a fair, festival, vendor opportunity, event registration, or organization listing, we may use that information to manage your participation, communicate with you, publish approved event details, or provide related services.
Some information you provide, such as event names, dates, locations, websites, or public contact details, may be displayed publicly on the website if it is intended for event promotion or organizational visibility.
Payments and Financial Information
If payments are accepted through the website or a connected third-party service, payment information may be processed by a secure third-party payment provider. WV Fairs & Festivals does not intentionally store full credit card numbers or sensitive payment details on its website unless clearly stated otherwise.
Third-party payment processors may collect and process your information according to their own privacy policies and terms.
Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, remember preferences, analyze website traffic, and support certain website features.
For more information, please review our Cookie Policy.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
Email Communications
If you provide your email address, we may use it to send you information related to your membership, registration, event participation, inquiries, or organization updates.
We may also send announcements about WV Fairs & Festivals events, meetings, conventions, deadlines, or opportunities. You may request to be removed from non-essential email communications by contacting us or using any unsubscribe option provided, when available.
Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, registration platforms, social media pages, maps, payment processors, or embedded content.
WV Fairs & Festivals is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites. When you leave our website, we encourage you to review the privacy policy of any outside website you visit.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure. These steps may include website security tools, access controls, secure hosting practices, and administrative safeguards.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
How Long We Keep Information
We may retain personal information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, maintain records, comply with legal or financial obligations, resolve disputes, or support ongoing membership and organizational operations.
When information is no longer needed, we may delete, archive, or securely dispose of it.
Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for general audiences and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
Your Privacy Choices
You may contact WV Fairs & Festivals to request that we update, correct, or remove certain personal information, subject to any legal, administrative, or recordkeeping requirements.
You may also choose not to provide certain information, although doing so may limit your ability to use some website features, submit forms, register for events, or participate in membership-related services.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
WV Fairs & Festivals may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact WV Fairs & Festivals through the contact information provided on our website.
Website: https://wvfairsandfestivals.org/
Organization: WV Fairs & Festivals / West Virginia Association of Fairs & Festivals
